The Deputy Permanent Secretary in the President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), responsible for Local Government Authorities, Mr. Sospeter Mtwale, has officially closed a leadership training program for Regional Assistant Administrative Secretaries.
The training was designed to strengthen their leadership capacity, improve service delivery, and enhance regional governance.
Speaking during the closing ceremony held in Coast Region, Mr. Mtwale urged participants to exercise professionalism and accountability in overseeing development projects within their respective regions.
“Go back and take charge of development projects. Take appropriate action whenever you observe irregularities. Project follow-up should be done collaboratively not in isolation,” Mtwale emphasized.
He noted that joint monitoring enhances shared understanding among public officials, leading to more efficient use of limited resources and ensuring timely and effective implementation of development initiatives that directly benefit citizens.
Mr. Mtwale also called on the Assistant Administrative Secretaries to lead by example by fostering workplace cooperation and building unified, results-driven teams.
“A true leader unites the workforce and cultivates teamwork. Avoid conflicts rooted in personal interests or disputes over staff deployment,” he advised.
He further emphasized the importance of delivering equitable public services, calling on officials to uphold professional ethics and avoid any form of discrimination including political bias, religious favoritism, or the use of inappropriate language.
“Provide services fairly and equally to all. That is the true reflection of a government that cares for its people,” he added.
The training provided participants with practical tools and leadership techniques to become visionary, ethical, and committed public servants well-prepared to improve service delivery and ensure the effective implementation of development projects for the nation’s progress.
