The Ekiti State Ministry of Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives has conducted a personnel verification exercise and medical screening for its staff as part of efforts to enhance workers' welfare and maintain accurate personnel records.
The Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment and Cooperatives, Mrs Omotayo Adeola, said during the exercise that the initiative was aimed at ensuring an accurate and up-to-date personnel database while promoting the health and well-being of workers.
Adeola said a healthy workforce was critical to efficient service delivery and improved productivity in the public service.
According to her, the exercise had two major objectives: verifying staff records for effective personnel management, and encouraging early detection and prevention of health challenges through routine medical screening.
She said the initiative was in line with Gov. Biodun Oyebanji's Shared Prosperity Agenda, which prioritises workers' welfare, productivity and overall well-being.
The Commissioner urged staff to participate fully in the exercise and adopt healthy lifestyles, stressing that regular medical check-ups remained essential for effective service delivery and personal well-being.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Pharm. Bunmi Ejimokun, described the exercise as a significant step towards strengthening the workforce through effective personnel management and preventive healthcare.
Ejimokun said the verification exercise would update and authenticate staff records, while the medical screening would enable workers to know their health status and seek timely medical attention where necessary.
He said the medical team conducted blood pressure and blood sugar tests, after which qualified doctors interpreted the results, provided medical counselling, and recommended appropriate follow-up care where necessary.
The permanent secretary advised workers to prioritise regular medical check-ups, embrace healthy living, and ensure that their personal and official records remained accurate and up to date, noting that proper documentation was essential for effective personnel administration.
Some beneficiaries commended the ministry for the initiative, describing it as timely and impactful.
They also lauded the professionalism of the medical personnel and the seamless coordination of the exercise, urging the ministry to sustain the programme as a valuable investment in staff welfare and improved service delivery.
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