By Lucy Ogalue
The Administrator and Chief Executive Officer, Public Service Institute of Nigeria,(PSIN) Imeh Okon, has reaffirmed her commitment to prioritising staff welfare and capacity development at the institute.
This is contained in a statement by Alheri Davo, the Head, Media and Protocol of the institute on Friday in Abuja.
According to the statement, Okon said this when she was honoured with the “Pillar of Struggle” Award by the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, PSIN Unit.It said the award was part activities marking the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration in Abuja.
The award was presented in recognition of Okon’s transformational leadership and commitment to improving staff welfare since assuming office on Sept. 1, 2025.Okon congratulated workers of the institute and described them as critical drivers of productivity, innovation and national development.
She said workers remained the “beacon and fulcrum of productivity, progress, innovation, creativity and prosperity.”According to her, the strength of any institution lies not in its structures, but in the dedication, integrity and commitment of its workforce.
The PSIN administrator applauded members of staff for their resilience and dedication to duty in spite prevailing challenges.She said that their commitment had been instrumental in repositioning the institute as a centre of excellence in public service training and reform.
Okon reiterated her administration’s resolve to continue investing in structured training, professional development and institutional support mechanisms to enhance staff performance and career growth.
She also urged workers to use the Workers’ Day celebration as an opportunity to reflect on their contributions to national development and renew their commitment to excellence.
The administrator expressed appreciation to staff for their cooperation and support, adding that the recognition by the union would further motivate her to give her best in service to the institute.
The ASCSN PSIN Unit said the award was in recognition of Okon’s efforts in fostering a conducive work environment and implementing policies that had enhanced productivity and institutional growth. (NAN)