BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja
The Minister of Works, Engr David Umahi is in high spirit as staff clinched gold medal at the 2025 Federal Public Service Games (FEPSGA) in Yola, Adamawa State.
This was even as the minister dedicated the award to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The trophy and gold medal were formally presented to the minister by the ministry’s sports club during a surprise ceremony on Wednesday at the ministry’s headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja.
News Rider reports that the Permanent Secretary, Directors, Union leaders, and other members of staff attended the event.
While receiving the coveted trophy and medal, Engr. Umahi expressed gratitude to God and commended the ministry’s sportsmen and women for their outstanding performance, which earned the ministry recognition among other participating Ministries, extra-ministerial Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), including a gold medal in the March Pass category.
He said: "I congratulate our sportsmen and women for making us proud. I dedicate this trophy and medal to Mr. President, in appreciation of his unprecedented support to the Federal Ministry of Works and his unwavering commitment to infrastructure development across the country."
The minister appreciated the staff for their dedication to work and sport, assuring that their welfare remains a top priority under his watch.
He stated that no staff member would experience neglect, pledging continued support in training, staff welfare, and improved workplace conditions.
Umahi urged staff to rededicate themselves to public service with renewed commitment to transparency, professionalism, courage, and the fear of God.
He announced plans to intensify training programmes across all cadres beginning in April as part of ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing productivity and service excellence.
Umahi disclosed that the ministry will in due course, organise a nationwide gathering of its workforce to celebrate the collective achievements, as well as appreciate the President’s steadfast support for the works sector.
The Permanent Secretary, Rafiu Adeladan described the formal presentation as a token of appreciation for the minister’s consistent encouragement and support for both official responsibilities and extracurricular activities, particularly sports development.
He praised Umahi for his contributions to building capabilities and talent management, as well as enhancing the value proposition of workers, which he noted are the first and last pillars of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan (FCSSIP).
The Director of Human Resources Management, Ahmad Muhammad Tukur commended the minister’s leadership style, noting that staff competencies have significantly improved under his leadership.
He highlighted the need for expanded training opportunities across various professional fields and emphasised the minister’s commitment to enhancing staff welfare beyond the traditional festive packages provided under the revised Public Service Rules (PSRs).
The Union Chairman, Engr. Kuti William Omobolanle applauded the minister for his impactful administrative style, staff welfare initiatives, and commitment to capability building.
He cited recent approvals for staff training programmes, support, and other welfare interventions as clear evidence of people-centred administration.
The Assistant Sports Manager, Temitayo Florence Omotosho, who presented the trophy on behalf of the Sports Club, stated that the ministry also clinched first position in March Pass at the 2025 FEPSGA competition.
She attributed the achievement to the minister’s financial, moral, and administrative support.
This was contained in a statement by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Mohammed A. Ahmed in Abuja.
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