Dasuki Arabi, the director-general of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), says that efficient and effective government institutions will drive socio-economic development.

Mr Arabi said this at a sensitisation workshop for directors of Reform Coordination and Service Improvement in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on the BPSR Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) on Monday in Abuja.

The workshop aimed at equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to utilise SAT for improved service delivery and overall reform within their respective organisations.

He said that BPSR was established in 2004 to facilitate public service reforms in Nigeria by providing guidance, expertise and coordination across government MDAs.

Mr Arabi emphasised the need for continuous improvement, citing a 2015 study identifying knowledge gaps that hindered efficient management in some agencies.

He said to address this gap, the BPSR created the ‘How to Manage and Reform Agencies and Parastatals’ guide and the BPSR SAT.

“The BPSR SAT empowers MDAs to assess themselves against local and international best practices. The workshop will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the tool’s features, allowing them to identify areas of improvement, develop actionable plans, and adapt best practices to their specific contexts.

“The workshop will also equip them with the knowledge and skills to effectively utilise the BPSR SAT and identify areas for improvement within their organisations,” he said.

Mr Arabi asked for the adoption of the SAT across all MDAs, a platform for feedback on the tool, and suggestions for improvements.

He harped on the importance of continuous improvement and urged the participants to utilise the insights and strategies gained to advance the present government’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda.

The director-general acknowledged Successory Nig. Ltd, as a key partner in developing the BPSR SAT.

He also expressed the bureau’s gratitude to the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF) and the head of civil service of the federation (HCSF) for their leadership and support for public service reforms. 

(NAN)