NPC partners AIG-Imokhuede Foundation to boost public sector efficiency
By Ukpono Ukpong
The National Productivity Centre (NPC) has joined forces with the AIG-Imokhuede Foundation in a groundbreaking partnership aimed at enhancing efficiency and productivity within Nigeria’s public sector.
This collaboration seeks to strengthen the managerial and operational skills of civil servants across sub-national levels, utilizing innovative tools and techniques to drive labour productivity and leadership development in the public sector.
Additionally, the partnership focuses on building capacity for effective policy formulation and implementation, ensuring improved service delivery and economic growth through targeted initiatives.
The Director-General of NPC, Dr. Baffa Babba Dan’Agundi, disclosed this yesterday when he welcomed a delegation from the AIG-Imokhuede Foundation led by its Director of Programmes, Ms. Chioma Njoku, to assess progress and chart the next steps in achieving the initiative’s objectives.
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In his welcoming address, Dr Baffa Dan’Agundi expressed optimism that the versatile productivity and management consultants in the Centre, located in twenty states across Nigeria, would be of great asset in the implementation of the programme.
He also commended the efforts of Mrs. Ofovwe Aig-Imoukhuede, Executive Vice-Chairperson of the AIG-Imokhuede Foundation, for her passion and zeal in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the Nigerian public sector.
Speaking on the confidence he has in the partnership, Dr Dan’Agundi said: ” I strongly believe that the collaboration between the National Productivity Centre and AIG Imoukhuede Foundation will greatly impact the civil servants in the selected states, which will lead to improved productivity growth in these selected states”.
Addressing the visitors, Dr Baffa Dan’Agundi emphasized the Centre’s commitment to the success of the project and assured them of his willingness to support the project.
“I will give you all the necessary support that is needed to ensure that this collaboration yields a fruitful result, to the growth and development of Nigeria at large.
“I have carefully gone through the memorandum of understanding approved by the former Director-General and have agreed to commit to the MOU”
In her remarks, the AIG-Imokhuede Foundation team leader explained the activities and programmes of the Foundation, including their various capacity building programmes.
Highlighting the various stages of the programme, Ms. Njoku said the meeting with the Director-General has kick-started the work plan for effective programme implementation.
Speaking further, she noted: “The project objective aligned with the Foundation’s goals of enhancing the lives of Africans through improved public service delivery.
“Our collaboration with NPC aims to boost public sector productivity by addressing sector-specific challenges, building staff capacity, and promoting collaboration among divers stakeholders,” she added.
The partnership had earlier been formalised by the signing of an MOU on March 19th, 2024. This particular project will be carried out in Ondo, Kebbi, Borno, Edo, Lagos, Nasarawa, Sokoto, Anambra, and Bauchi, Imo, Kwara, Rivers, and Taraba states, while the agricultural, industrial, and service sectors have been earmarked as pilot areas for the project.
This partnership between the National Productivity Centre and the AIG-Imokhuede Foundation holds immense promise for driving sustainable growth, innovation, and effectiveness within Nigeria’s public sector.
By empowering civil servants and strengthening policy implementation, they aim to create a more effective and efficient public service delivery system.
