” Holds 5 day workshop
The Managing Director, of National Hydro Electric Power Producing Area Development Commission N- HYPPADEC , Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa has charged staff of the commission, to hone and sharpen their communication skills to enable them to effectively discharge their mandates for the success of the commission.
The Managing Director who noted that effective communication is a catalyst for the translation of government policies into practical reality and should be embraced by all staff most especially the staff of the Administration’s directorate .
He gave the charge on Monday at the five day workshop with the theme” Official communication skills organized by the Commission for the staff of the Directorate of Administration held in Lokoja, kogi State capital.
Alhaji Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa stated that the theme of this training goes to the very heart of public service, as its strengthening is one of the most essential tools of professional and personal success:
communication.
He said the ability to speak well, to write clearly and to listen attentively, is one of the most valuable endowments any person can possess, stressing that communication is even more crucial in public service, where it is the bridge between the government and the people.
He added that communication is not just about speaking or writing, it is about building understanding, fostering synergy among colleagues and creating trust between the Commission and the communities in the power-producing areas.
According to him “It is about ensuring that the policies and interventions we design are not just well-intentioned, but also well-explained and well-received.
“However, we must also recognize that communication is a double-edged sword. There is a good communication that
enlightens, persuades and builds cooperation. At the same time, there is also a bad communication such as careless words, unclear instructions, or harsh tones – which sow misunderstanding and create conflict. As public servants, our responsibility is to master the former and avoid the latter.
“That is why we are here: to distinguish between effective and ineffective communication, and to hone our skills so that our words – whether spoken or written, advance the mission of NHYPPADEC and serve the public good.
“In today’s world, technical expertise alone is not enough. The ability to communicate ideas effectively is what makes technical knowledge impactful. A brilliant policy poorly explained is as good as no policy at all. An excellent service badly communicated
may never be appreciated. This is why communication is counted among the most vital soft skills.
“In meetings, in memos, in correspondence, in community engagements, in reports and in everyday exchanges, communication defines the image of an institution” He informed.
While commending Oyereye
Consult for giving their very best in this workshop, noted that the training is central to the work of N-HYPPADEC as it will equip officers with effective communication skills, which directly enhancing the Commission’s ability to serve its people better.
He urge the staff to see the training as more than a routine
training, but to participate actively by asking questions and engage in discussions throughout the five days of the workshop.
Meanwhile, one of the participants and the Kogi State Coordinator of N–HYPPADEC, Michael Omeiza Ajayi said the training wouldn’t have come at a better time than now, that the commission needs staff with indepth communication skills to translate management policies to all the staff in a language that will be understood in the intention of the Management.
He added that at the end of the workshop, staff would have been equipped with modern techniques that will enhance the translation of management policies as the participants would go back to the various stations well informed.
