By Blessing Enagu
Staff of Cross River State Forestry Commission have been assured of better working environment for efficiency and maximum productivity.
Giving the assurance during his visits to Charge Offices within the South West and South East Zones of the Commission, the Chairman, Chief Tony Undiandeye bemoaned the dilapidated office buildings and staff quarters, stating that work environments radiate lots of goodwill, and Staff are likely not to be productive under such deplorable conditions.
He commended staff resilience and efforts towards improving the facilities, noting that ingenuity in tackling the challenges was needed as the government is financially constrained.
The Chairman tasked them to think outside the box and device other legitimate ways of revenue generation which can be used to improve their working conditions as well as add to the state’s economy, pointing out that the sector has much potentials that can be harnessed.
Inspecting Akpet Charge which was gutted by wild fire, the Chairman empathized with the staff that have been displaced as a result of the incident and directed that arrangements should be made for the rehabilitation of the office.
He specifically commended the Akpet Charge Officer, Mrs. Rose Ayang for her impressive and outstanding performance, noting that her initiative, disposition and passion for service despite unfavorable conditions are worthy of emulation.
The Chairman challenged the Zonal Forest Officers to draw up workable plans to reactivate other revenue sources while also cautioning staff against compromising in the field, but implored them to live above board in order to regain the needed recognition in their jobs.
The Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Mr. Timothy Akwaji lauded staff’s dedication to duty and encouraged them to continue to imbibe the ethics of their profession as he would not hesitate to sanction any Staff found wanting.
Moved by their plight in Oban Charge, Mr. Akwaji announced his support of replacing all the broken windows in the office, thereby, receiving accolades from the staff concerned.
In their various Zones, the Zonal Forest Officers of South West, Mr. Patrick Ugbada and South East, Mr. Ibiang Essien took the Chairman through the rudimentary aspects of their offices, intimating him of their strengths and weaknesses.
The Officers informed that the Staff have worked in unison to maintain the offices and quarters to the present state and called on the management for intervention in critical areas.
They regretted that their jobs are limited by the many challenges which include security, mobility, external interference, burglary, lack of office accommodation while also recounting their ordeals in their line of duty.
They expressed hope of a better working condition and reassured the Chairman of their commitment towards achieving the Commission’s mandate.
The Chairman was accompanied on the visits by senior directors and principal officers of the Commission.
Offices visited were, Calabar, Oban, Awi, Akpet and Akpabuyo Forest Charges.
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