Controller of Corrections, Edo State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Julius Osemwegie, has charged officers to ensure unity, harmony and  cultivate healthy attitude at workplace.

This is contained in statement on Friday by the Command PRO, Aminu Suleman.

According to the statement, Mr Osemwegie gave the charge while felicitating officers who marked their birthday at the command.

He stated  “Without unity, we cannot achieve much. Our success as a service is collective, so I urge you all to work together always.”

Mr Osemwegie praised the staff for their commitment and dedication to duty, noting that the event was designed to motivate personnel and engender productivity.

He advised staff to pay adequate attention to their health management, and the need to ensure a purposeful service.

“This event is to further motivate you to do more for yourself and for the Service, as we urge you never to forget your purpose in life,” Mr Osemwegie said.

Thirty-eight officers were celebrated during the event, with the cutting of a three-tier birthday cake as the highpoint.

The celebrating staff members expressed gratitude to the controller and the service for the initiative to celebrate workers on their birthdays.

Speaking on behalf of other celebrants, Rachael Osifo, expressed gratitude to the command , assuring that they would give their best in the discharge of their duties.

The monthly birthday celebration was introduced by the controller of corrections as part of his welfare initiative to promote unity and increase staff morale. 

(NAN)