Determined to deliver the dividends of democracy, President Bola Tinubu has redefined the priorities of his administration.
He has placed premium on security for peace, food security, infrastructure, education, health, and social investment.
Ministers and heads of agencies have also submitted lists of deliverables and timelines which will be monitored monthly and quarterly.
In line with the new order, Desk Officers have received Key Performance Indicators ,KPI, metrics to assess Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
He has prioritized security for peace, food security, infrastructure, education, health, and social investment.
Ministers and agency heads have also submitted deliverables and timelines, which will be monitored on a monthly and quarterly basis.
In accordance with the new order, Desk Officers have been given Key Performance Indicators, KPI, metrics to evaluate Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
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The list of the redefined goals was contained in a January 15, 2024 circular issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.
Those copied with the circular were the Clerk of the National Assembly; the Auditor-General of the Federation; the Accountant-General of the Federation; Heads of Extra-Ministerial Departments/Directors-General and the Chief Executive Officers of parastatals, agencies and government-owned companies.
Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, issued a circular on January 15, 2024, that included a list of the redefined goals.
The circular was copied to the Clerk of the National Assembly, the Federation’s Auditor-General, the Accountant-General, the Heads of Extra-Ministerial Departments/Directors-General, and the Chief Executive Officers of parastatals, agencies, and government-owned companies.
Titled “Redefining of the Presidential priority areas of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu”, the memo stated that the benchmarks will keep ministers and directors on their toes.
“Further to the cabinet retreat for Ministers, Presidential aides, Permanent Secretaries and top government functionaries held from 1st – 3rd November, 2023, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has redefined the Priority Areas of his Administration as follows:
•Reform the economy to deliver sustained inclusive growth
•Strengthen national security for peace and prosperity
•Boost agriculture to achieve food security
•Unlock energy and natural resources for sustainable development
•Enhance infrastructure and transportation as enablers of growth
•Focus on education, health, and social investment as essential pillars of development
•Accelerate diversification through industrialization, digitization, creative arts, manufacturing and innovation
• Improve governance for effective service delivery,” the memo stated
“As a result, all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) must ensure that their policies, programmes, and projects are in line with Mr. President’s Priority Areas and the Renewed Hope Agenda,” the memo stated.
A top source who spoke in confidence with reporters said ministers and MDAs will no longer be able to conduct business as usual.
The highly placed source also noted that, ministers and agencies have submitted deliverables that have been divided into monthly and quarterly modules.
The source added: “With the deliverables, desk officers will now apply KPI Metrics to ascertain whether or not Ministries, Departments and Agencies are following their plans and goals.”
He said the fact is that ministers, heads of departments and agencies have to work round the clock to meet their targets.
“At the end of the day, the overall performance of a minister or head of any agency will be based on the KPI Metrics. The essence is to set goals, ensure good governance, fast-track development and make those in charge of any project or assignment be up to what they are doing. “
He said the President will take a final decision and determine those who are not performing, those underperforming and those abysmally weak.
He said Tinubu is interested only in optimal service delivery because Nigerians are awaiting accelerated changes in the economic outlook, security and social development
Finally, the KPI Metrics will determine a minister’s or agency’s overall performance. The essence is to set goals, ensure good governance, accelerate development, and hold those in charge of any project or assignment accountable.
He stated that the President will make a final decision on those who are not performing, underperforming, or abysmally weak.
He stated that Tinubu is only interested in providing the best service possible because Nigerians are expecting rapid changes in the economy, security, and social development.
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