FG To Train MDAs on Generating Their Own Income

The Federal Government has said it is working on equipping ministries, department and other agencies under it on generating their own income.

This was disclosed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita in Abuja, while inaugurating a 250-room hotel alongside other projects at the Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN).

According to Oyo-Ita, this development is to address the challenges of Insufficient resources and funding faced by various government agencies (MDAs).

Oyo-Ita further said the main aim of the infrastructures provided at the PSIN was to make MDAs self-reliant, following the funding challenges.

“The delay in project was because government was facing funding challenges. And because we cannot rely on government for all funds, we examine the public-private partnership.”

Other infrastructures inaugurated a staff clinic, 27 Bedroom Guest house, and information Communication Technology Centre.

 within the premises of the institute, the number civil servant pledged more entrepreneurial and commercial innovations that would help government boost its revenue.

She however called for more entrepreneurial and commercial innovations that will help in developing human capacity for the service as well generate revenue.

“Much had been expected from the PSIN over the years as a place designed for the training of middle level civil and public servants.