5day training for administrator staff.

FAISALABAD Jan 19: A skilled and well-trained administrative workforce aligned with modern tools plays a pivotal role in smooth governance, transparent decision-making and effective service delivery. It was said by University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Zulfiqar Ali while addressing the concluding session of a five-day national outreach training program for managerial and administrative staff. The training was arranged by UAF in collaboration with National Academy of Higher Education, HEC. Dr Zulfiqar Ali said that this UAF has implemented e-Filing system, ensuing electronically tracking of files, operational efficiency, cost sustainability, data security and merit-based governance. He added that continuous capacity building equips staff with practical skills, strengthens institutional governance and enhances service delivery. A competent and well-trained administrative setup is the backbone of a progressive university. He said that by equipping staff with practical knowledge and modern administrative skills, we are building a progressive and responsive university system. Deputy Director Sadia Bukhari from National Academy of Higher Education said that HEC initiative of outreach training program at universities doorstep will enhance the skills of officials to work more efficiently. Director Academics Dr Hafiza Shafia Tehseen Gul said that 30 university administrate staff were imparted training. She added that second cohort of the training will be held soon. Director Research Dr Rao Zahid Abbas, Registrar Asif Kamran and Treasurer Zeeshan Ishfaq Bukhary, Director Graduate Studies Dr Khalid Bashir and Additional Director Academics Dr Rao Sabir Sattar also spoke on the occasion. In the training resource person Dr Asif Ali Qaisar, Dr Muhammad Sarfraz, Dr Muhammad Afzal from Planning Commission, Dr Muhammad Shiraz and Dr Khurram Shehzad from Riphah gave training on professional communication and Office procedures, personal and professional development, public sector project and financial governance, AI for workplace efficiency, strategic planning and policy development for institutional growth.