Reps Committee On Civil Service Restructuring Allays Fears Of Job Loss

The House of Representatives committee on Civil Service Restructuring has allayed fears about the loss of jobs by Civil Servants due to the ongoing civil service review.

The Chairman of the House Special Ad-hoc Committee on the restructuring of government agencies, parastatals and commissions Rep. Isiaka Ibrahim said the current review exercise is to enhance efficiency in the civil service to enable it meet current realities.

Ibrahim made this known at a press briefing with members of the House of Representatives press corps in Abuja where members briefed the media on the progress and challenges it has encountered so far in the exercise.

Ibrahim said the committee will revisit the recommendations of the Oronsaye report and other white papers to ensure that they align with current realities, best practices and the changing needs of the Nigerian society.

“As you may be aware, the Oronsaye report, which was published in 2012 highlighted various recommendations aimed at rationalizing and optimizing the operations of government agencies to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The world is evolving rapidly, and it is crucial that our government agencies and commissions are structured in a way that enables them to deliver on their mandates effectively and efficiently.

“Through this review process, we aim to identify redundancies, duplications, inefficiencies, and areas of improvement within the federal government agencies and commissions. Our goal is to apply the legislative approach in streamlining operations, eliminate duplication of functions, enhance service delivery, and optimize resource allocation. This review will be comprehensive and thorough, taking into cognizance the diverse perspectives and expertise available to us. We acknowledge the importance of stakeholders engagement in this process, and we will be seeking input from various stakeholders, including government officials, experts, civil society organizations, and the general public. Transparency, accountability, and inclusivity will be the guiding principles of our review process” Ibrahim said

He noted the the Special Ad-Hoc Committee on the restructuring of federal government agencies and commissions is committed to fostering a more efficient, effective, and responsive government that meets the needs of the Nigerian people.

“In light of the foregoing, we look forward to working together with all stakeholders to achieve this goal. Thank you for your attention, and we are now open to taking memoranda from all concerned Ministries, Departments, Agencies, Commissions and Parastatals of Government at all levels that will enable our service delivery to the nation” He said.

Ibrahim urged Nigerians to direct all memoranda, enquiries, and submissions to the Head Clerk of the Committee, Mr. Kwayama Jehu in Room HB40A, White House, House of Representatives, National Assembly Complex, Abuja.

Ibrahim also invited critical stakeholders to a one day Public Hearing on this same subject matter on Wednesday, 10th July, 2024 at 10:00am.

Emmanuel Ukoh