The management of the National Business and Technical Educations Board, NABTEB, has cautioned senior officers against harassment and intimidation of junior workers.

Dr. Mohammed Aminu Mohammed, the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer NABTEB, gave the warning while declaring open the 3rd Quarter Global Ministerial SERVICOM Committee, GMSC, Meeting of the service on Tuesday in Benin City.

DAILY POST reports that the meeting was themed, ‘Bridging Service Delivery Gaps in Technical and Vocational Education: Enhancing Standards, Certification, and Employability’.

Mohammed said the committee was set up to monitor the activities of workers of the board.

“When many of us are in a position of authority, we become a different human being entirely. But we pray we should not fumble when we are called for duty.

“This body is set up to monitor the activities of the senior officers and junior officers. These people at the top, are they doing what they are supposed to do and people below them, are they doing what they are supposed to do?

“Your office must serve as a place where human relations are taken seriously. You must avoid using your office to intimidate your colleagues. You cannot remain in such an office forever,” he said.

He advised staff not to be afraid of anybody or try to cover erring officers.

In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education, Mr. Abel Olumuyiwa Enitan, encouraged the workers to engage thoughtfully and constructively from their expertise, insights, and experiences to drive meaningful change.

Enitan who was represented by the Nodal Officer and Chairman of the Global Ministerial SERVICOM Committee, Yiman Innocent, encouraged participants to leverage the power of collective action and collaboration to identify best practices, share lessons learned, and explore innovative solutions to the complex challenges we face.

He said, “Our meeting today presents a unique opportunity for us to reflect on our achievements, assess our challenges and chart a course for the future.

“It is a time for dialogue, collaboration, and innovation as we seek to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and transparency of our public service delivery mechanisms.

“As we embark on this journey, let us remain steadfast in our commitment to the principles of SERVICOM—Transparency, accountability, professionalism, and integrity.

“Let us reaffirm our dedication to serving our citizens with excellence and dignity, and to building a world where every individual can realize their full potential and live a life of dignity and fulfillment.”

In a goodwill message Mrs Kimelomo Aina, from the SERVICOM Office, Abuja, opined that by hosting the meeting, NABTEB showcases its institutional capacity and also reinforces its role as a key partner in advancing technical and vocational education and training in Nigeria.

NABTEB warns senior staff against harassment of junior workers