President Bola Tinubu has directed the Head of Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, to henceforth submit monthly reports on the performance of civil servants, measured against key performance indicators (KPIs).
The directive came during Tinubu’s meeting with the head of service, permanent secretaries, and directors-general of agencies at the State House on Thursday.
The president called on civil servants to rededicate themselves to their duties and prioritise the welfare of Nigerians, warning against delays in implementing policies that impact the economy and vulnerable citizens.
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To ensure accountability and monitor progress, President Tinubu mandated monthly briefings and submission of civil servants’ performance reports by Yemi-Esan.
The president will also hold quarterly meetings with permanent secretaries to discuss progress and address challenges in the civil service.
Tinubu tasked the head of service and permanent secretaries to consistently measure progress in achieving his administration’s “Renewed Hope Agenda.”
He also urged civil servants to adopt a “generational understanding” of their roles and recognise the impact their actions have on the lives of over 200 million Nigerians.
“Before the next meeting, I want to see progress in the civil service. I have been sending people to check the level of work that gets done. Service to the nation is extremely important. We are to change the narrative on Nigeria.
“You and I can change the perception about Africa, not just Nigeria. We might not get it 100 percent right, but if we are focused, I think we can totally change and reshape the trajectory of our country in the right direction,’’ Tinubu was quoted by his spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, as telling the head of service during the meeting.
President Tinubu added, “Let us make our children’s dreams come true. Why are we slowing that down?
“It is not just shameful. It is unacceptable. We made a pledge to bring our people out of poverty. You should not increase their vulnerability. Help Nigerians to get out of these problems, do not compound the tough situation with unacceptable delays.’’