INAUGURAL MEETING OF THE INTER MINISTERIAL TASK TEAM (IMTT)

Dr. Arabi has asked public service workers to expect immense positive change in their institutions of works.

This update came from the Bureau of Public Service Reforms as it held its inaugural meeting of the Inter-ministerial Task Team (IMTT).

The Bureau of Public Service Reforms has come up with what it calls a 4-in-1 approach to improve the state of public service in Nigeria.

The agenda was discussed at the inaugural meeting of the Inter-ministerial Task Team (IMTT).

The meeting discussed the 4-in-1 agenda for a better Public Service which are; the review and presentation of the national Strategy for public Service reforms 2026-2030, the review and production of Compendium for public service (2023-2026), the launch of development & Implementation of oversight framework on governance board composition and compliance monitoring to MDA's and the development of tools & guides for the creation of federal government parastatals, agencies & Commissions.

There also was the onboarding of members of the task team to accomplish the agenda, the team was given six working months to effectively begin operations.

The meeting was chaired by the director General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dr. D. Ibrahim Arabi who said the necessities of life and concern for Nigerians compelled the bureau to create the team.

The meeting also hosted Senior Consultants which include Prof. Beloo Olaseni, Finance expert & public sector reform specialist, Dr. Steve Ogidan, Development planner & strategist and Mr. M.K Ahmad, Independent non-executive director.

Mr. Ahmad said it is not enough to start reforms but institutionalizing them and making them a culture is very necessary.

Dr Steve Ogidan added that the newly inaugurated team will work together to create a clear framework, centralized yet suitable public servant structure.

Dr. Arabi said the bureau through the inauguration ensures Nigeria of accountability and a citizen centered Public Service.