Nigerian Government Launches Implementation Committee for Oronsaye Report Recommendations

The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a decisive step towards enhancing governance efficiency and reducing operational costs by inaugurating a 10-member committee tasked with implementing the recommendations of the Steve Oronsaye panel.

Chaired by Sen. George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the committee comprises distinguished personalities including:

1. Sen. George Akume, FNIM, CON – Secretary to the Government of the Federation
2. Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, SAN – Attorney General of the Federation/Minister of Justice
3. Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, CON – Minister of Budget & Economic Planning
4. Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan, CFR – Head of the Civil Service of the Federation
5. Hadiza Bala Usman – Special Adviser to the President, Policy & Coordination
6. Dr. Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi – Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reform
7. Sen. Abdullahi Abubakar Gumel – Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate)
8. Hon. Ibrahim Kunle Olarewaju – Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly (House of Representatives)
9. Hakeem Muri Okunola – Principal Secretary to the President
10. Richard P. Pheelangwah – Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office

Under the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the committee has been given a 12-week deadline to submit its comprehensive report. This directive underscores the urgency and importance attached to the implementation process.

The implementation strategy encompasses several crucial aspects, including:

1. Mandate Review: A thorough review of current mandates to understand existing functions, responsibilities, and objectives outlined in the mandates of the agencies.
2. Identification of Redundancies: Identifying redundancies, overlaps, or conflicting objectives among the mandates of different organizational units.
3. Strategic Objective Definition: Defining strategic objectives to ensure the revised mandates align with the strategic priorities of the government.
4. Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging key stakeholders to gather input and feedback on the proposed revisions to the mandates.
5. Drafting Revised Mandates: Drafting clear, concise, and actionable revised mandates for the organizations involved in the restructuring.
6. Compliance Checks: Ensuring that the revised mandates comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies governing government operations.
7. Approval Processes: Obtaining necessary approvals from relevant authorities for the revised mandates.
8. Communication Strategies: Effectively communicating the revised mandates to employees and stakeholders.
9. Implementation and Monitoring: Implementing the revised mandates effectively and monitoring their implementation to identify any issues or challenges.

The initiative to implement the Oronsaye report recommendations, which comes twelve years after its submission, reflects the government’s commitment to streamlining operations across federal agencies, parastatals, and commissions. It is aimed at fostering greater efficiency, accountability, and effectiveness in governance.

As the committee progresses in its mandate, we anticipate significant transformations in the operational landscape of government agencies in Nigeria. Stay tuned for updates on this important development.