By Chukwuka Ugokwe
Following government’s directive on mandatory attendance to work, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Mrs Ifenyinwa Uzoka, has urged ministry staff to ensure strict compliance.
Uzoka, made this call at the Ministry’s Headquarters while monitoring compliance to the government directive.
During the exercise, she underscored the importance of punctuality and productivity, noting that these qualities enhance the ministry’s image which could attract more government support.
According to her, punctuality and regular attendance must define workers service culture.
She urged staff members to maintain discipline, work diligently with fear of God and adhere to the Executive Order/Civil Service work ethics for effective service delivery.
The Permanent Secretary, then, sought the cooperation of the ministry’s work force to ensure compliance and to enhance optimal productivity as envisioned by the state government.
Earlier in a statement dated January 23, 2026, the Ministry had notified all Heads of Department, Directors, Heads of Units, Value Chain Development Programme and Agricultural Development Programme of the government directive.
According to the statement, consequently all zonal staff are to comply by reporting daily to their zonal office and taking daily attendance, which will be scanned and sent to Ag Director Administration on or before 9:30am.
“Similarly, all attendance forms filled at the Headquarters will be countersigned and submitted to the Ministry of Finance by 10:00am,” the statement read.
Ugokwe is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
