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Nigerian Government inaugurates inter-ministerial team to review Public Service Reform strategy
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Task Team to review the 2017-2020 National Strategy on Public Service Reform.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that members of the team, inaugurated on Tuesday in Abuja, were drawn from Ministries, Departments and Agencies, as well as NGOs, media, private sector and civil society organisations.
The SGF, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Political and Economic Affairs, Mr Andrew Adejo said the team has eight weeks to submit its report.
He said that the aim of the review was to strengthen the public service to deliver services timely to citizens, with integrity, transparency and accountability;
Mustapha added that the focus was to create an appropriate environment to accelerate inclusive and sustained growth in all areas, including poverty reduction and inclusive participation of vulnerable groups in the governance process.
“To ensure strategic and efficient allocation and use of resources, fiscal discipline and value for money in a transparent and accountable manner through timely reporting.
“To re-invigorate and transform the civil service into an efficient, productive, incorruptible and citizen-centred institution with the capacity to deliver government policies and programmes.”
He, therefore, urged the team to interface with selected sectoral agencies for a detailed review of the strategy document and organize meetings and technical sessions with stakeholders, including development partners, NGOs, media, private sector and civil society organizations.
Mustapha said that the team would submit its report to the Steering Committee on Reforms, which he heads.
He commended the Bureau of Public Service Reforms for its commitment to repositioning the country’s public service.
The SGF noted that the public service remained the engine room of good governance and a veritable tool through which government policies and programmes are being implemented.
“It is in the light of this that Mr President mandated the reform of the public service for more effective and efficient service delivery,” he added.
In his remarks, Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Mr Nnamdi Mbaeri, urged the team to come up with a document that would transform the country’s public service into a world-class institution.
Earlier, the Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reform, Mr Dasuki Arabi said that the review was part of government efforts to ensure improvement in services delivered to citizens.
According to Arabi, the members were selected based on their experience and urged them to come up with ways to strengthen accountability and transparency in public administration, as well as measures to tackle corruption at all levels of government.
He added that the team should suggest ways of improving planning, budgeting, monitoring, management and accounting systems in the public service.
This, he said, would ensure that resources “are more sharply focused on priorities, accountability is clear, spending is transparent and public expenditure is more efficiently and prudently controlled”.
The Director-General said the focus should also be on developing sustained economic growth, employment opportunities, social and human development to enhance the quality of life for all citizens.
“They are to ensure effective communication with all stakeholders and to promote participation by citizens in policy development, decision making and feedback on performance.
“Improve the recruitment, retention, development, performance management, motivation and work ethos of public servants through the restoration of the primacy of the merit principle, ensuring adequate pay, and building the capability of public servants at all levels,” Arabi said. (NAN)
Mr Joshua Ibitomi, the Area Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC),
Ibeju-Lekki, Epe Division, Lagos State, has warned truck drivers against speeding and reckless driving.
He gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibeju-Lekki on Tuesday.
The FRSC official, who blamed speeding on the ghastly vehicle accident that occurred at Aiyetoro market in Epe
which claimed several lives and left some injured, said that with careful driving, such accident could be avoided.
He added that “the accident was as a result of speeding, reckless driving and loading of truck beyond its capacity.
“All these are factors responsible for accident when drivers are not conscious of the driving rules.
“Vehicle can develop technical fault at any time, therefore, speed limit and caution need to be applied while driving.”
He said FRSC had been sensitising drivers on the need to install speed limit device and be road conscious while driving, in line with the mandate to instill decent use of road.
Ibitomi also advised passers-by and the public to be safety conscious while walking on roadsides to avoid falling victim of accidents.
He attributed major road crashes on roads to speed limit violation, urging drivers to respect the sanctity of human life by obeying traffic rules.
He added that the FRSC had evolved measures to ensure accident-free yuletide and new year festivities in 2024
Jubilant supporters celebrated Donald Trump’s apparent victory in Florida early Wednesday as he claimed a return to the White House, despite most major news networks holding off on officially calling the race.
At an event in Palm Beach, Trump supporters reveled in the win projected by Fox News, cheering as the former president declared a “political victory that our country has never seen before.”
“I feel extraordinary,” said 68-year-old supporter Ted Sarvanis, dancing with arms in the air. “This is the greatest American political story in the history of the country.”
Joined by running mate J.D. Vance, Trump took the stage, celebrating his projected win. The atmosphere at the convention center was electric, with supporters sporting “Make America Great Again” caps and mingling in formal attire and Trump-themed clothing.
“I feel relieved. I was a little bit scared because you never know how things are going to turn out,” said Stacy Kurtz, 45.
In contrast, a far different scene unfolded for Vice President Kamala Harris’s supporters at Howard University in Washington, where they were hoping for a Democratic win.
As the night wore on and Trump gained electoral votes in key battleground states, disappointment swept through the crowd.
“I am scared, I am anxious now,” said Charlyn Anderson earlier in the evening.
Democratic watch parties in places like Atlanta and Pennsylvania grew somber as results rolled in, with Lynn Johnson, 65, expressing concern, “It’s going to be dangerous if he wins. I don’t feel safe.”
While Trump’s supporters celebrated a comeback, the mood among Democrats was marked by worry and disbelief.
“He’s a terrible candidate, so it just doesn’t make sense,” said Harris supporter Ken Brown.
The contrasting scenes highlighted the nation’s deep political divide on election night.
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States, expressing optimism for stronger ties between Nigeria and the U.S. in an era of global challenges.
The congratulatory message, issued by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, emphasises the Nigerian leader’s hopes for a renewed partnership between the two nations.
Following his victory on Wednesday, Trump pledged to “heal” the country, marking a stunning political comeback as he edged past Kamala Harris in a closely contested election.
Tinubu, in his message, affirmed, “Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens.”
Tinubu highlighted that Trump’s return to the White House reflects the trust and confidence of the American people in his leadership, praising their commitment to democracy.
Given Trump’s experience from 2017 to 2021 as the 45th President, Tinubu foresees a new era of “earnest, beneficial, and reciprocal economic and development partnerships between Africa and the United States.”
The Nigerian President also expressed confidence that Trump’s leadership will contribute to peace and prosperity worldwide, acknowledging America’s significant influence on global affairs.
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