Nigerian Correctional Service
The Honourable Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo declared open a 3–Day Capacity Building Training on Performance Management System (PMS), a strategic programme designed to deepen efficiency, accountability and measurable service delivery within the Ministry and its agencies.
The opening ceremony held at the Dambazzau hall, Nigerian Correctional Service Headquarters, Abuja, had in attendance the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Directors from the Ministry and the Controller–Generals of all agencies under the Ministry of Interior who delivered goodwill messages in support of the reform driven agenda.
In his keynote remark, the Honourable Minister stated that the Performance Management System (PMS), is central to the Federal Government’s renewed public sector development vision which places premium on results, evidence–based performance tracking and people centred outcomes. He noted that institutionalizing PMS would enhance professionalism, strengthen internal control frameworks, eliminate waste as well as improve transparency in public service operations.
The Permanent Secretary in her message emphasized the need for attitudinal change towards work processes and called for commitment of all officers to the renewed drive for better productivity and evaluation culture.
Similarly, the Controller–Generals of the various services under the Ministry reaffirmed their support and readiness to align their operations with the new performance benchmarks to enhance national security architecture and service impact.
The Controller General of Corrections, Sylvester Nwakuche, MFR, mni, in his goodwill message, noted that, “For us in the NCoS, this conversation could not be more relevant. We are reforming an institution that deals directly with human transformation. To achieve true correction and reformation, we must also reform ourselves, the way we plan, evaluate, and deliver our responsibilities. A sound performance management system allows us to translate lofty goals into measurable outcomes. It turns performance appraisal from a mere annual routine of filling APER forms into a living process of feedback, growth, accountability, and measurable outcome.”
The participating agencies include; Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Federal Fire Service (FFS) and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The three–day training which is being conducted by Zemedy Services Limited is expected to equip key function officers with technical knowledge, modern tools and standardized methodologies required to drive evaluation processes, track performance indicators and generate accurate data for decision making.
The programme is organized in furtherance of strengthening institutional capacity, deepening organizational excellence and entrenching a unified performance system across the Ministry and all its agencies.
