The Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the National Business and Technical Educations Board (NABTEB), Dr. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, has advised senior office holders across government parastatals against harassing or intimidating their subordinates with their offices.
He gave the advice on Tuesday in Benin, Edo State, while declaring open the 3rd Quarter Global Ministerial SERVICOM Committee (GMSC) Meeting, with the theme: Bridging Service Delivery Gaps in Technical and Vocational Education: Enhancing Standards, Certification, and Employability, hosted by NABTEB.
Mohammed reminded the participants that the body is set up to monitor the activities of both the senior and junior workers.
“When many of us are in a position of authority, we become a different human being entirely. But we pray we should not fumble when we are called for duty.
“This body is set up to monitor the activities of the senior officers and junior officers. These people at the top, are they doing what they are supposed to do and people bellow them, are they doing what they are supposed to do?
“Your office must serve as a place where human relation is taken seriously. You must avoid using your office to intimidate your colleagues. You cannot remain in such office forever.
The NABTEB CEO therefore charged the participants not to be afraid of anybody or try to cover erring officers.
In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, encourage the participants to engage thoughtfully and constructively, drawing on your expertise, insights, and experiences to drive meaningful change.
Enitan who was represented by the Nodal Officer and Chairman of Global Ministerial SERVICOM Committee, Yiman Innocent, encouraged them to leverage the power of collective action and collaboration to identify best practices, share lessons learned, and explore innovative solutions to the complex challenges we face.
He said: “Our meeting today presents a unique opportunity for us to reflect on our achievements, assess our challenges and chart a course for the future. It is a time for dialogue, collaboration, and innovation as we seek to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency of our public service delivery mechanisms.
“As we embark on this journey, let us remain steadfast in our commitment to the principles of SERViCOM—Transparency, accountability, professionalism, and integrity. Let us reaffirm our dedication to serving our citizens with excellence and dignity, and to building a world where every individual can realize their full potential and live a life of dignity and fulfillment.”
In a goodwill message from the SERVICOM office, Abuja, Mrs Kimelomo Aina, noted that by hosting the meeting, NABTEB showcases its institutional capacity and also reinforces its role as a key partner in advancing technical and vocational education and training in Nigeria.
According to her, the theme of the meeting, “Bridging Service Delivery Gaps in Technical and Vocational Education: Enhancing Standards, Certification and Employability” — is not only timely and highly relevant, but reflects a deep understanding of the pivotal role that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) plays in national development, and the urgent need to close the gaps that hinder its full potential.
“In today’s rapidly changing world, technical and vocational education is no longer a secondary option; it is the foundation upon which innovation, productivity, and industrial
growth are built for Nigeria to achieve inclusive growth and sustainable development we muat repoetion TVET as the key driver of employability, entrepreneurship and self-reliance.
“SERVICOM’s mandate of ensuring that citizens get the qualtty of service they deserve from government institutions is perfectly aligned with this pursult. When service gaps are identified and bridged — whether in examination processes curriculum defivery accreditation, or certification — we create a ripple effect that enhances institutonal credibilty builds public trust, and ultimately improves the employabirty of our graduates,” Aina said.
