The Federal Government is set to initiate quarterly assessments of the 48 ministers’ performance starting in January when they will have received the 2024 fiscal year budget for their ministries.
This move, as explained by Ms. Hadiza Usman, the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Coordination, involves periodic retreats during which performance evaluations will be conducted based on key performance indicators.
In an interview on TVC television, Usman elaborated, We plan to kick off the assessment of ministries in January 2024, implementing a quarterly performance evaluation that will culminate in an annual scorecard.
However, prior to this, a cabinet retreat in early November will see Federal Executive Council members define the key performance index, and ministers will sign a performance bond.
According to Usman, This performance bond will outline the specific goals each ministry aims to achieve within the 2024 budget cycle. It will serve as the benchmark for tracking each minister’s performance.
She emphasized the importance of citizen engagement in this process, mentioning the deployment of an application to allow citizens to report on project-based deliverables.
While the precise deliverables for each ministry were not specified, Usman assured that they must align with the 2024 budgetary provisions.
The process involved bilateral discussions with all ministries to establish ownership of their respective deliverables and ensure alignment with budgetary provisions, with a focus on coherence with the upcoming 2024 budget.
Ultimately, this initiative aims to enhance accountability, transparency, and the alignment of government actions with the needs and expectations of the Nigerian citizens.
