### NCAOOSCE Extends Staff Capacity Development Programme to North Central
The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children’s Education (NCAOOSCE) has extended its staff capacity development programme to the North Central zone as part of efforts to improve workforce performance and strengthen institutional effectiveness.
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The training, organised by the Commission’s Human Resource and Administration Department, was held in Lafia, Nasarawa State, under the theme, “Stronger Teams, Brighter Futures for Every Child.”
Representing the Executive Secretary, Dr Muhammad Sani Idris, at the opening ceremony, the Head of Human Resource and Administration, Dr Daha Tijjani Abdurrahman, reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to continuous professional development.
He described a competent and dedicated workforce as essential to effective service delivery.
Dr Abdurrahman urged participants to actively engage in the training and apply the knowledge acquired to their respective responsibilities, stressing that staff development should translate into measurable improvements in workplace performance.
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The training covered nine key areas of public service administration, including performance management, monitoring and evaluation, decision-making, stress management, artificial intelligence, Public Service Rules, Schemes of Service and effective administrative procedures.
Participants also received guidance on navigating the Civil Service Handbook, while interactive discussions and post-training evaluations were conducted to reinforce learning and assess the programme’s effectiveness.
The initiative is expected to strengthen staff accountability, improve administrative efficiency and enhance the Commission’s capacity to expand educational opportunities for Almajiri and other out-of-school children across the country.
The North Central training is part of NCAOOSCE’s nationwide staff development programme being implemented across the six geopolitical zones.
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Following the commencement of the initiative in Kano State, the Commission is expected to take the next phase to the South-West zone before extending it to other geopolitical zones.
The initiative highlights the Commission’s commitment to investing in its workforce as a foundation for improved institutional performance and service delivery.