Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani has commissioned the Ministry’s Innovation Hub.
It reaffirms the Ministry’s commitment to fostering creativity, sustainability, and continuous institutional reform.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Dr. Ajani described the Innovation Hub as a strategic platform designed to harness the creativity and ingenuity of staff, promote resourcefulness, and transform waste materials into economically valuable products.
She commended the initiative for its innovative use of recyclable materials, including paper and textile remnants, to produce decorative items, handcrafted artworks, and functional office accessories.
In a statement by Mrs Mary Ali, Head, Press, and Public Relations , she described the project as a practical demonstration of the “waste-to-wealth” concept.
The Permanent Secretary emphasized that innovation remains a critical driver of efficiency and productivity within the public service.
She noted that beyond promoting environmental sustainability, the hub provides staff with opportunities to develop entrepreneurial skills while creating value from discarded materials.
To ensure the long-term viability of the initiative, the Permanent Secretary directed the Director of Reform Coordination and Service Improvement, Mrs. Vera G. Azoro, to establish a structured financial framework for the Innovation Hub.
She recommended the creation of a dedicated account to serve as a revolving fund that would support reinvestment, sustainability, and the expansion of the hub’s creative activities.
Dr. Ajani also charged members of staff to sustain the culture of reform and innovation beyond individual leadership, emphasizing that institutional growth must be driven by systems rather than personalities.
She underscored the pivotal role of Reform Coordination and Service Improvement Units in promoting efficiency across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), urging officers to remain proactive, innovative, and committed to advancing the Federal Government’s public service reform agenda.
“The true measure of this initiative is not in its commissioning but in its continuity. You must build on this foundation, strengthen it, and ensure it outlives individual tenures,” the Permanent Secretary stated.
She further encouraged staff to maximize the Innovation Hub as a collaborative space for creativity, knowledge sharing, skills development, and practical engagement while maintaining high standards of maintenance and operational efficiency.
“The commissioning of the Innovation Hub represents another significant milestone in the Ministry of Interior’s ongoing reform agenda, in line with the Federal Government’s vision of building a more innovative, productive, efficient, and service-oriented public service.” the statement concluded.
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