The Executive Secretary of the Plateau State Local Government Staff Pension Board, Mrs. Helen Edward Dabup, mni, has urged management and staff of the board to embrace discipline, dedication and transparency in the discharge of their duties to enhance effective service delivery.
Mrs. Dabup made the call during a meeting with the management and staff of the board, where she emphasised the need for civil servants to be committed to their responsibilities and uphold the ethics of the public service.
She expressed concern over reports of missing files, warning that any staff found responsible for such misconduct would face disciplinary action, including issuance of queries.
The Executive Secretary urged staff to treat pensioners with love, respect and compassion, noting that caring for retired workers is a responsibility that attracts blessings.
She explained that, throughout her service, she had not personally received money from pensioners, adding that the only names brought to her attention were those of pensioners with critical medical conditions, as referred by the Chairman.
Mrs. Dabup also stressed the importance of protecting the interests of the board through transparency, proper documentation and effective records management. She called on staff to ensure that files were properly arranged and preserved for easy access and future reference.
Reaffirming her commitment to staff welfare, the Executive Secretary assured the workforce of her readiness to support them in every possible way. She, however, encouraged them to embrace contentment, take their responsibilities seriously and work together for the progress of the board.
Speaking at the meeting, the Director of Finance, Mrs. Pauline Mangtu commended the Executive Secretary for her commitment to staff welfare and encouraged workers to accept corrections, remain focused and demonstrate responsibility in their daily assignments.
Similarly, the Director of Administration, Mr. Paul Dachi described Mrs. Dabup as a mother whose words of encouragement should not be taken for granted.
He emphasised the need for diligence, continuous orientation and staff training to equip personnel with adequate knowledge of the board’s operations and improve their performance.
Also speaking, the Staff Officer, Mr Shadrack, highlighted some challenges arising from errors made by pensioners during the audit and capturing process, noting that such mistakes often create difficulties for the board.
He also called for improved staff motivation, efficient dispatch services, additional shelves for proper file storage and the provision of face masks to support staff in carrying out their duties.
Another staff member, Mr. Izang commended the Executive Secretary for her leadership and raised concerns about alleged misconduct by some individuals from outside the board. He pledged to remain vigilant and help protect the board’s operations.
The meeting provided an opportunity for management and staff to discuss challenges affecting service delivery, strengthen internal collaboration and reaffirm their commitment to improving the welfare of pensioners and the overall performance of the board.
By Mary Mani Lere
