FG inaugurates Oronsaye report implementation committee
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In a move aimed at trimming down unnecessary expenses and optimizing government resources, the Federal Government has taken a significant step by inaugurating a committee to implement the Oronsaye Report on cost-cutting.
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This move was made on the 7th of March, 2024 when implementation was made for the Oronsaye Report which was inaugurated by the Federal Government, Of which the report was aimed at cutting the cost of governance through the help of the government’s ministries, departments, and agencies.
On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, inaugurated the Committee. Remember that the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government on February 28, 2024, that parts of the recommendations in the 12-year-old Oronsaye report would be implemented.
Now, you might be wondering what this report is all about and why it’s important. I will break it down in simpler terms.
The Oronsaye Report offers recommendations on how to improve government operations while limiting spending, much like a road map. Assume that you are responsible for your household’s budget and that you want to ensure that you are not overspending on unnecessary items. Similar actions are being taken by the government, albeit on a much bigger scale.
“The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, who was inaugurating on behalf of the president emphasized that the implementation of the White Papers on the report, which would involve the merger, relocation, subsuming or scrapping of some parastatals, agencies, and commissions is aspired at decreasing the cost of governance and streamlining efficiency across the governance value chain,”
Akume one of the ministers of the committee also said and I quote, Outlining the mandate of the committee, Akume said the committee would “identify redundancies and overlaps or conflicting objectives among the mandates of different organizational units.”
He further made statements like, “Identify redundancies and overlaps or conflicting objectives among the mandates of different organisational units,” Akume said.
“Define strategic objectives to ensure the revised mandates align with the strategic objectives and priorities of the government.
“Engage key stakeholders and gather input and feedback on the proposed revisions to the mandates.
“Draft clear, concise, and actionable revised mandates for the organizations involved in the restructuring.
“Ensure the revised mandates comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies governing government operations.
“Obtain necessary approvals from relevant authorities for the revised mandates, and effectively communicate the revised mandates to employees and stakeholders.
“Implement the revised mandates effectively and monitor their implementation to identify any issues or challenges.”
This new committee is like a team of experts and decision-makers assigned to turn the suggestions from the Oronsaye Report into real actions. It’s not about cutting corners or sacrificing important services; it’s about finding smarter and more cost-effective ways to do things.
The goal here is to make sure that every penny the government spends is used wisely and for the benefit of the people. By implementing the recommendations from the Oronsaye Report, the government aims to streamline its operations, reduce redundancy, and eliminate unnecessary costs.
The bodies present at this inauguration are the SGF; the Attorney General of the Federation/ Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN); Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu; Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Folasade Yemi-Esan, and the Special Adviser to the President, Policy and Coordination, Usman Bala.
Others are Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reform, Dasuki Arabi; Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly Matters (Senate), Abdullahi Gumel; Senior Special Assistant to the President on National Assembly (House of Representatives) Ibrahim Olarwewaju; Principal Secretary to the President, Hakeem Okunola and Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office, Richard Pheelangwah.
Now, bear in mind that the goal is to ensure that your taxes are used responsibly and that the government is operating as efficiently as possible the next time you hear about the government working to implement the Oronsaye Report. It’s a step in the right direction toward a more capable and efficient government.
