BPSR inaugurates inter-ministerial task teams to stop fake agencies and drive wide federal public service reforms.
The Bureau of Public Service Reforms has launched four Inter-Ministerial Task Teams in Abuja to strengthen institutional governance and service delivery across Nigeria, according to information published by punchng.
Dr Dasuki I. Arabi, the Director-General of the Bureau, announced the initiative on Monday to tackle the unauthorized creation of parastatals and commissions, ensuring strict compliance monitoring across ministries.
These strategic assignments aim to establish robust guidelines for establishing new government bodies while documenting previous achievements to enhance accountability, transparency, and results-oriented public administration.
Review and production of the public service compendium
The first assignment involves creating the fifth edition of the Compendium on Public Service Reforms in Nigeria covering the years from 2023 to 2026, documenting all achievements and challenges.
Dr Dasuki I. Arabi urged the task team to adopt a comprehensive approach, ensuring the document provides a clear account of policy frameworks, implementation status, and measurable impacts.
The compendium will serve as more than a simple catalogue of activities, offering valuable lessons learned and proposed next steps for future administration phases across all government ministries.
National strategy for public service reforms
Another core focus is the review and production of the National Strategy for Public Service Reforms covering the period from 2025 to 2030, replacing previous implementation frameworks.
The updated strategy prioritizes human capital development, digital transformation, public financial management, and citizen-centred service delivery to coordinate long-term public service transformation.
Stakeholders noted that the strategy must function as a practical instrument for guiding reform implementation rather than remaining just another standard policy document on paper.
Tools to curb the rise of unauthorized federal bodies
To address the problem of unverified bodies, the bureau is developing strict tools and guides for the creation of future federal government agencies, parastatals, and commissions.
Dr Steve Ogidon highlighted the importance of these guidelines, noting that problems usually surface when a fake agency is discovered without proper establishment procedures in place.
The proposed framework evaluates institutional necessity, alignment with national priorities, financial resource implications, legal requirements, and the prevention of duplicated departmental functions.
Governance oversight and board evaluation framework
The fourth initiative establishes an oversight framework for governance, board evaluation, and compliance monitoring across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies in the federation.
Malam Muhammed Ahmed from the Society of Corporate Governance commended the government, emphasizing that institutions must be properly empowered and well-resourced to function effectively.
The framework provides practical guidance on board composition, risk management, internal controls, and conflict-of-interest management to link oversight directly to measurable institutional performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms in Nigeria?
The Bureau of Public Service Reforms initiates institutional reforms, governance improvements, and service delivery frameworks across the Federal Public Service under Director-General Dr Dasuki I. Arabi.
Why did the BPSR inaugurate new inter-ministerial task teams?
The BPSR launched four task teams in Abuja to stop unauthorized fake agencies, review national reform strategies, and establish strict governance oversight across all federal ministries.
What are the four main assignments given to the task teams?
The teams are tasked with producing the 2023-2026 reform compendium, reviewing the 2025-2030 national strategy, creating agency establishment guidelines, and implementing a board oversight framework.
