Directors sign performance bond with Police Affairs minister for accountability, others

Directors in the Ministry of Police Affairs have signed a performance bond with the Minister, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam for the smooth implementation of assigned tasks in line with Priority 2 of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

A statement released by the Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations in the ministry, Bolaji Kazeem disclosed that the official signing ceremony for the performance bond was performed with the Permanent Secretary, James Sule who represented the minister at the headquarters of the ministry in Abuja.

The minister explained that the signing of the performance contract agreement by Directors was to formalize their commitment to excellence, accountability, and result-driven management as well as improve the quality of lives of citizens and set Nigeria on the path of sustainable development”.

“It is pertinent for all to know that Nigerian citizens rely on us to execute policies, programmes, and projects and deliver services that enhance their well-being, and planned development that would significantly contribute to Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

“Therefore, as custodians of public trust, we must be transparent and accountable in-service delivery to Nigerian citizens to promote sustainable development,” he further stressed.

According to him, the priority areas were disaggregated into ministerial deliverables and signed by all Honourable Ministers and Permanent Secretaries as performance bonds with the President in October 2023

Gaidam pointed out that the performance contract was not just about meeting targets, but also outlined specific performance objectives and standards to be achieved within a specified timeframe to promote excellence in the public service.

He added that the directors were expected to oversee the performance delivery process within their various departments to strengthen security for peace and prosperity, stressing that “the process is dynamic as it promotes lesson learning, regular review and feedback mechanisms as well as provides opportunities to address performance gaps and challenges.”

Gaidam reiterated that the ministerial mandate is a key component of government policy that showcases the performances of all ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs on implementation of the eight priority areas of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In her welcome address, the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Mrs Azeez Margaret said the contract is not just a document but a promise to uphold standards, exceed expectations and stay accountable for delivering results that will move the organization forward.

“Performance management, when executed effectively, serves not only as a tool for assessing our strengths and areas of improvement but also as a roadmap for growth, innovation, and excellence,” Azeez stated.

Earlier, the facilitator of the Performance Bond/Contract signing, Professor Adeyemi Ajayi said out of 19 ministries that he had facilitated their Performance Management System, PMS, it is only the Ministry of Police Affairs that has signed, trained, and also developed job descriptions for staff of the departments.

He said the performance contract was meant to hold everyone accountable for their performances on the jobs, adding that after the signing of the performance contract, the next responsibility is for directors to cascade down to the staff of the ministry.

Directors sign performance bond with Police Affairs minister for accountability, others