By Seun Adams
Engr. Olufunsho Olusesan Adebiyi, on Tuesday assumed office as the new Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works, taking over from Dr. Yakubu Adams Kofarmata, who has held sway in that capacity for sometime.
The Director, Press and Public Relations, Mr. Mohammed Ahmed, in a statement said the handing over ceremony, which was brief, took place at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Mabushi, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The outgoing Permanent Secretary in a remark, commended the management and staff for working harmoniously with him, while appealing to them to extend the same cooperation to his successor to enable him to succeed in his new assignment.
He pleaded: “I beg of you, extend the same hands of cooperation, support and comradeship to him and i am sure you will never regret it.”
In his acceptance speech, the incoming Permanent Secretary, applauded predecessor for his excellent track record, while in office, noting that many of the Ministry’s staff have learnt lot from working with him.
He added that kofarmata, has always been there for the staff of the ministry day in, day out towards ensuring that the proper things were done.
While also soliciting for equal or more dedication and cooperation, Adebiyi, disclosed that the challenges facing the ministry and the country are enormous, insisting that only when all hands are joined together, that they can be addressed.
“I want to appeal to all of us to ensure that we strive toward delivering on the mandate of Mr. President to provide critical road infrastructure, in line with the renewed hope agenda.”
Adebiyi is being redeployed from the state house, while kofarmata is reporting to the office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) for further posting.
