The federal government has rescheduled its two-day induction retreat and swearing-in programme for 43 ministers-designate.
The programme, which was earlier slated for August 15 to 16, 2019, now holds August 19 to 20.
Secretary to the government of the federation, Mr. Boss Mustapha, in a statement issued yesterday by the permanent secretary, cabinet affairs office, Mr. Babatunde Lawal, said the swearing-in of all ministers will take place on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 by 11a.m.
“The objectives of the retreat include the following: Build a strong platform for synergy and teamwork, sensitise appointees on the status of the implementation of policies, programmes and projects of government from 2015-date, acquaint the appointees with the roadmap for delivery of government’s priorities and Next Level agenda (2019-2023), and deepen the understanding of participants on best practices in conducting government business
“All ministers-designate, head of the civil service of the federation, federal permanent secretaries and top government functionaries are expected to attend the occasions,” he said.
Mustapha also said the venue of the programme remains the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
He further said the event would be presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari and “attendance at both events is mandatory and strictly by invitation.”
