By Naomi Omorowa
The John Odigie Oyegun Public Service Academy (JOOPSA) is a premier institution in West Africa, named in honour of the first Executive Governor of Edo State and a renowned Nigerian public servant, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun.
JOOPSA’s primary objective is to provide top-notch training, retraining, and development programmes for public servants, empowering them to deliver effective public services on behalf of the Edo State Government.
Under the leadership of Director-General Otamare Gina, a seasoned core civil servant, JOOPSA is poised to become a hub for innovative training and development programmes. Otamere’s extensive background in the Civil Service has equipped her with deep understanding of the workings of government and the challenges faced by public servants. This unique perspective would enable her to develop targeted training programmes that will address the specific needs of civil servants.
JOOPSA’s mission is to equip public servants with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles and to serve their communities with excellence. The Academy has created a learning management system with globally accredited courses tailored towards professional growth and lifelong learning. JOOPSA is indeed the one-stop-shop for functional skills development in the Public Service Sector.
Through JOOPSA, the Edo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebolo, aims to recreate a vibrant civil and public service that is self-sufficient in regenerating itself into a positive organisation. This will lead to effective and efficient public service delivery for the good people of Edo State.
With its state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty, JOOPSA is committed to providing world-class training programmes that meet the evolving needs of public servants. As a leading institution in public service training, JOOPSA is set to make a significant impact in Edo State and beyond, empowering public servants to drive positive change and deliver exceptional public services.
