The Federal Government has charged communication managers across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), to safeguard government’s documents.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, gave the charge on Wednesday at a One-Day Capacity Building on the Role of the Official Secrets Acts in Maintaining Confidentiality and National Security .
The SGF, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Maurice Mberi, reminded them that it was an obligation for communication managers to circulate accurate information
He also urged communication managers to ensure official secrets were protected, as doing otherwise would be tantamount to a felony.
According to the SGF, the purpose of the training was to improve strategic communication skills in the public service and ensure employees work towards a common goal through clear direction and vision.
He added that the government had made great progress in communicating its approved policies and programmes implementation with the public.
In his goodwill message, the National President of Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, Dr. Ike Neliaku described communication as very sensitive hence the need to handle it responsibly.
The program was organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation in Abuja.