BPSR trains Directors on Self Assessment Tools in MDAs
By Aliyu Umar Aliyu
July 18, 2024
The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) hosted a sensitization workshop for Directors of Reform Coordination and Service Improvement in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) on the BPSR Self-Assessment Tool (SAT).
The workshop is aimed at equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to utilize the SAT for improved service delivery and overall reform within their respective organizations.
Dr Dasuki Arabi, Director-General of the BPSR, opened the workshop by highlighting the importance of efficient and effective government institutions in driving socio-economic development. He commended the participants’ commitment and acknowledged Successory Nig. Ltd. as a key partner in developing the BPSR SAT.
He explained that established in 2004, the BPSR facilitates public service reforms in Nigeria by providing guidance, expertise and coordination across government MDAs.
The Director General emphasized the need for continuous improvement, citing a 2015 study that identified knowledge gaps hindering efficient management in some agencies.
He said to address this gap, the BPSR created the “How to Manage and Reform Agencies and Parastatals” guide and the BPSR SAT.
The BPSR SAT according to the DG empowers MDAs to assess themselves against local and international best practices. He added that the workshop provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of the tool’s features, allowing them to identify areas for improvement, develop actionable plans, and adapt best practices to their specific contexts.
He told the participants that the workshop will also quip them with the knowledge and skills to effectively utilize the BPSR SAT, identify areas for improvement within their organizations, encourage the adoption of the SAT across all MDAs as well as provide a platform for feedback on the tool and suggest improvements.
Dr. Arabi concluded by highlighting the workshop’s role in fostering a culture of excellence within MDAs. He emphasized the importance of continuous improvement and urged participants to utilize the insights and strategies gained to advance the government’s “Renewed Hope” agenda.
He also expressed the bureau’s gratitude to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) for their leadership in supporting public service reforms.