ABUJA, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) and the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) have announced plans to collaborate more closely to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the public service.
This was revealed on Tuesday in a statement by the Head of Strategic Communication at the BPSR, Aliyu Umar.
The announcement came during a courtesy visit by BPSR’s Director-General, Dasuki Arabi, to the BPE headquarters in Abuja.
Arabi noted that “The BPSR has been at the forefront of driving reform initiatives across Nigeria’s public sector, with a mandate to initiate, coordinate, and oversee the implementation of reforms.”
He further highlighted the significance of the partnership, identifying potential areas of synergy such as joint reform initiatives, capacity-building programs, and knowledge sharing.
“We believe that by working together, we can leverage each other’s strengths and expertise to drive meaningful reforms in the public sector,” he said.
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Arabi identified several key areas for collaboration, including joint reform initiatives to boost public service efficiency, capacity-building programs to enhance the skills of public servants, and the creation of a knowledge-sharing platform to promote best practices in public sector reforms.
In his welcome address, the Director-General of the BPE expressed gratitude for the visit and emphasized the importance of the partnership between the two agencies.
Acknowledging BPSR’s vital role in public sector reforms, he said, “The BPSR, under the leadership of Mr. Arabi, has made invaluable contributions to public sector reforms, and we at BPE recognise and appreciate the tireless efforts that have been dedicated to transforming our public service into one that is more responsive, accountable, and capable of meeting the needs of the Nigerian people.”
The DG further highlighted the shared vision of both agencies in improving public service delivery in Nigeria. “Our efforts are complementary, and through collaboration, we can achieve even greater strides in creating a better, more efficient public sector that serves the citizens of this nation,” he said.
Arabi described the visit as marking the beginning of a stronger partnership between the two reform-driven organisations. “We look forward to working closely with you and your team to achieve our shared objectives,” he said, reaffirming BPSR’s commitment to partnering with the BPE for a more effective public service in Nigeria.