The Ministry of Interior has commissioned its Innovation Hub as part of efforts to drive creativity, institutional reforms, environmental sustainability, and improved service delivery across the Ministry.
According to an official statement signed by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Mary Ali, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, inaugurated the facility and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to fostering innovation, resourcefulness, and continuous public service reform.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Dr. Ajani described the Innovation Hub as a strategic platform designed to harness the creativity and ingenuity of staff by transforming waste materials into economically valuable products.
She commended the initiative for its innovative use of recyclable materials, including paper and textile remnants, to produce decorative items, handcrafted artworks, and functional office accessories.
The Permanent Secretary described the project as a practical demonstration of the “waste-to-wealth” concept, stressing that innovation remains a key driver of efficiency and productivity in the public service.
She noted that beyond promoting environmental sustainability, the hub provides staff with opportunities to acquire entrepreneurial skills while creating value from materials that would otherwise be discarded.
To ensure the sustainability of the initiative, Dr. Ajani directed the Director of Reform Coordination and Service Improvement, Mrs. Vera G. Azoro, to establish a structured financial framework for the Innovation Hub.
She recommended the creation of a dedicated account to serve as a revolving fund that would support reinvestment, ensure sustainability, and facilitate the expansion of the hub’s creative activities.
The Permanent Secretary also urged members of staff to sustain the culture of reform and innovation beyond individual leadership, emphasising that enduring institutional growth must be driven by strong systems rather than personalities.
She highlighted the critical role of Reform Coordination and Service Improvement Units in promoting efficiency across Ministries, Departments and Agencies, calling on officers to remain proactive, innovative, and committed to advancing the Federal Government’s public service reform agenda.
“The true measure of this initiative is not in its commissioning but in its continuity. You must build on this foundation, strengthen it, and ensure it outlives individual tenures,” she said.
Dr. Ajani further encouraged staff to maximise the Innovation Hub as a collaborative space for creativity, knowledge sharing, skills development, and practical engagement while maintaining high standards of maintenance and operational efficiency.
The statement noted that the commissioning of the Innovation Hub marks another milestone in the Ministry of Interior’s ongoing reform agenda and aligns with the Federal Government’s vision of building a more innovative, productive, efficient, and service-oriented public service.
