President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all ministers in his cabinet to periodically present performance reports to Nigerians.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, stating that the move aims to enhance transparency and accountability in governance.
According to Idris, the briefings will allow ministers to directly engage with the public, highlight achievements, and address concerns regarding government policies and programs. The sessions will be held on a rotational basis, with different ministers providing updates each week.
The minister further indicated that other ministers would rotate weekly to communicate with Nigerians as part of the ongoing ministerial press briefings.
These ministerial press briefings are scheduled in anticipation of the second anniversary of Tinubu’s administration, underscoring the government’s dedication to keeping citizens informed about its programs and policies.
Meanwhile, the federal government has initiated the process of appointing a new Accountant General of the Federation (AGF) and two federal permanent secretaries, following approval from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
This was disclosed on Monday night in Abuja by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, in a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations in her office, Eno Olotu.
To ensure the selection of qualified, credible, and competent individuals, Walson-Jack stated that the appointment process will follow a structured, multi-tiered evaluation system, as approved by the President, reaffirming the government’s commitment to a transparent and merit-driven selection process.
She explained that the two vacant permanent secretary positions resulted from the recent retirement of a permanent secretary from Oyo State and an impending vacancy in the North-West geopolitical zone. Additionally, the position of Accountant-General of the Federation will become vacant upon the retirement of the incumbent in March 2025.