The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, has challenged civil servants to project a positive image of the country, saying a lot is required from them due to their privileged position.
Fashola, in his keynote address, which he turned into an interactive session, sought to know from the audience, predominantly made up of staff of the ministry, who should be referred to as ‘government’. He told his audience that President Muhammadu Buhari’s declaration of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty in 10 years could be easily achieved and even surpassed if everyone diligently carries out his or her own duty at the appropriate time.
He described civil servants as the conscious image of Nigeria, urging them to project a positive image of the country through their dressing, conduct, patriotism and dedication to duty.