Reps explain decision to review Oronsaye Report

• Summons SGF, HoS, others to shed more light

By Christiana Ekpa

The House of Representatives has inaugurated a special ad-hoc committee to review the Oronsaye Report and other White Papers on the restructuring of federal government agencies, parastatals, and commissions.

The committee, chaired by Rt. Hon.  Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka explained that the move aims to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service delivery in the government sector.

He further explained that the aim is to identify redundancies, duplications, and inefficiencies in government agencies and commissions. The review process will be comprehensive, transparent, and inclusive, seeking input from various stakeholders, including government officials, experts, civil society organizations, and the general public.

The committee’s goal is to streamline operations, eliminate duplication of functions, enhance service delivery, and optimize resource allocation. The review is expected to lead to a more efficient, effective, and responsive government that meets the needs of the Nigerian people.

The committee has called for memoranda from all concerned ministries, departments, agencies, commissions, and parastatals of government at all levels. A one-day public hearing on the subject matter has also been scheduled for July 10, 2024, at the House of Representatives. The committee’s efforts are expected to lead to significant reforms in the government sector, improving the lives of Nigerians.”

Briefing the Newsmen at the National Assembly Complex hon.  Isiaka said “Today, we are here to address the pressing need to review the Oronsaye Report and all other White Papers on the restructuring of federal government agencies, parastatals, and commissions.

“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.

“It is imperative for us to revisit the recommendations of the Oronsaye Report and other pertinent White Papers to ensure that we are aligning our government structures with current realities, best practices, and the changing needs of our society.

“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 andexpertise available to us.

“We acknowledge the importance of stakeholder 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.

“In conclusion, 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 foregoings, 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.