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Published on 2024-02-22 20:38:45
During a meeting at the State House on Thursday, President Bola Tinubu emphasized the importance of senior civil servants rededicating themselves to their duties and working towards enhancing the lives of Nigerians by promptly addressing matters related to citizens’ welfare and the economy. President Tinubu expressed the need for policies affecting the welfare of the people and the economy to be handled with urgency, diligence, and a strong sense of duty, while also cautioning against ineffective and unnecessary bureaucracy that can lead to delays in interventions on the economy and programs targeting vulnerable citizens.
As part of his directive, President Tinubu requested a monthly briefing from the Head of Service and the submission of key performance indicator (KPI) reports to his office for review. Additionally, he instructed that quarterly interactive meetings between the President and the Body of Permanent Secretaries be scheduled. The President has mandated the Head of Service and the Body of Permanent Secretaries to consistently measure progress in actualizing the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration.
Furthermore, President Tinubu highlighted the significance of public servants thinking and working with a generational understanding of their role in shaping national history. He stressed that their actions as the engine room of the government will impact more than 200 million people in the country and abroad, urging them to work towards fulfilling the dreams of future generations and changing the narrative on Nigeria and Africa at large.
Additionally, the President warned against increasing the vulnerability of Nigerians and requested the public servants to assist them in overcoming the challenges they face, while addressing issues without unacceptable delays. Before delivering his remarks, President Tinubu received a briefing from the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Folasade Yemi-Esan, on the performance of the service in relation to previously established KPIs across multiple assessment streams.
In summary, President Tinubu’s meeting with senior civil servants focused on the urgency of addressing matters affecting citizens’ welfare and the need for prompt and effective action. He provided directives to review and assess performance regularly, and called for a proactive and dedicated approach towards the implementation of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
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