There is need for chief executives to be firm while also welcoming constructive argument from heads of departments backed up by public service procedures to avoid financial misappropriation.
This is the trust of a three day-retreat on effective utilization of resources and anti-corruption organized by senior secondary education commission for management staff and chairmen of state secondary commission in the six geopolitical zones in the country.
The Executive Secretary, National Senior Secondary Education Commission (NSSEC), Dr Iyela Ajayi, says the commission is exploring strategies and ways for effective fund utilisation to curb corrupt practices in the sector.
He reminded participants that the retreat is organised for the purpose of promoting synergy between the NSSEC Management and SSEBs on effective ways of utilising funds.
The retreat is organized to refresh the participants’ memories on the application of Public Service Rules (PSR) and financial regulations especially in the areas of funds utilization and prevention of corrupt practices in discharging responsibilities.
Papers were presented on promoting anti-corruption practices in the public service and sound public expenditure management.
Heads of department signed bond of performance with the commission for the year 2024.
