The Federal Ministry of Finance has applauded the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) for sponsoring a Leadership and Management Masterclass that aims to boost the competencies of the Ministry’s top management staff in effectively managing Nigeria’s economic resources.
At the opening of the program, Mrs. Lydia Shehu Jafiya, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, commended PTDF for its commitment to strengthening governance through targeted capacity-building initiatives. Represented by Mrs. Olusola Dada, Director of Human Resources, Mrs. Jafiya emphasized that leadership in public service today requires more than technical expertise. It requires strategic vision, adaptability, and the ability to lead diverse teams to achieve shared national goals.
She highlighted the significance of the training in equipping top management with the necessary tools to excel in their roles, driving excellence in public service, and supporting the government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Mrs. Jafiya also thanked Betterways Nigeria Limited for facilitating the program, ensuring that it was tailored to the specific leadership and management needs of the Ministry’s staff.
Director of Information and Public Relations, Mohammed Manga in a statement quoted Mrs. Jafiya to have acknowledged the leadership of Mr. Wale Edun, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.
She expressed gratitude to PTDF for their generous sponsorship and for supporting the Ministry in its mission to manage Nigeria’s economic resources effectively.
In his remarks, Alhaji Ahmed Galadima Aminu, Executive Secretary of PTDF, represented by Alhaji Zanna Waziri, Deputy General Manager of PTDF, reiterated the Fund’s commitment to supporting the Ministry in building the capacity of its staff.
PTDF aims to ensure that leadership within the Ministry is capable of guiding Nigeria’s economic resources towards a prosperous future.
Dr. Victor Dare, Group Managing Director of Betterways, also praised the collaborative effort and called on participants to engage actively in the program, leveraging their collective experience to drive positive change in the management of the nation’s economic resources.
The Permanent Secretary concluded by encouraging all participants to apply the knowledge gained from the masterclass to enhance the Ministry’s operations and contribute to Nigeria’s overall development.