Obaseki Lauds Oyegun Academy’s Impact On Public Service

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has commended the John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy for the positive impact it has had on the civil and public service since it came into existence in 2022.

The governor who stated this at an ‘Open House’ for journalists, social media influencers and online content creators noted that the academy headed by Imuwahen Ajoonu, the director general, has changed the way the public service operates, by igniting a culture-change and improving service delivery.

“I must commend what Ajoonu is doing at JOOPSA. She has changed the way the civil and public service operates and what we sought when we put up the academy.

“This has also made the digitalisation of government activities easier as civil servants can now function within a system that promotes continuous learning and development due to the training they have been given at JOOPSA.

“The entire state will definitely benefit from the impact of JOOPSA in the near future as we focus on strengthening our institutions through capacity building,” Obaseki added.

Ajoonu, who also took the participants on a tour of the academy, offered insights into its organisational dynamics and milestones under her leadership, highlighting JOOPSA’s commitment to a conducive learning environment, cutting edge curriculum and a faculty made up of subject matter experts.

She stated that JOOPSA has had a transformative impact on civil and public service training, ushering in a new era of excellence under Governor Obaseki’s visionary leadership. 

Established in March 2023 and officially launched on August 12, 2023, in honour of Chief John Odigie-Oyegun’s birthday, she said the academy has quickly become a knowledge and skills hub for public servants.

“To date, the academy has successfully trained 7,040 participants, aligning with its mission to shape a skilled and innovative public service workforce. The strategic partnerships with industry experts, including collaborations with institutions like Nexford University, the Project Management Institute of Nigeria, and Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI), has helped the academy scale its operations effectively.