The Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has advised the new Director-General of the National Institute of Public Health and Infectious Diseases (NIPHID) to remain professional in the discharge of his duties for the growth and development of the institute.
He gave the advice when the Director-General led senior officials of the institute on a courtesy visit to his palace in Zaria.
Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli stressed the need for the Director-General to work hard towards achieving meaningful progress.
He noted that carrying everyone along without discrimination would promote unity, success, and sustainable development.
The Emir also urged the Director-General to prioritise the training and retraining of staff to improve competence and efficiency.
He further advised him to closely supervise staff activities to ensure proper service delivery.
The Emir called on staff of the institute to give their full support, cooperation, and constructive advice to the new Director-General to enhance the reputation of the institute both within Nigeria and beyond.
Earlier in his remarks, the NIPHID Director-General Dr. Abdullahi Aminu Dalhatu said they visited the Emir to seek his blessings and fatherly guidance.
He explained that since assuming office about three months ago, he has conducted a personnel verification exercise to ascertain the actual number of staff reporting for duty, as well as those absent from work.
Dr. Dalhatu also sought the support and collaboration of the Zazzau Emirate in moving the institute forward.
The Director-General was accompanied by senior management staff of the institute.
Ibrahim Suleiman
