By Abba -Eku Onyeka, Abuja
After a two-day retreat, the leadership of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI) and chief executive officers of agencies under the ministry have signed a performance bond to deliver tangible results in line with the ministry’s mandate.
At the signing of the bond, Minister Dr. Jumoke Oduwole expressed the ministry’s commitment to unlocking Nigeria’s industrial and trade potential, positioning the country as a global economic powerhouse.
Dr. Oduwole commended the leadership for their commitment to aligning with the Presidential Eight-Point Agenda and the impressive presentations from various departments and agencies during the retreat.
A key highlight of the retreat was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between FMITI and the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, aimed at driving digitization, performance management systems, and capacity building across the ministry.
The minister described the MoU as “a pivotal moment” for the ministry, recalling that the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation had offered to help when she received a congratulatory letter on her appointment.
This partnership is expected to enhance the ministry’s capacity to deliver on its mandate, driving economic growth and development in Nigeria.
In a related development, the FMITI had earlier held a 3rd Quarter Performance Review Retreat, reaffirming its commitment to delivering on the Presidential Mandate.
The retreat focused on reviewing the presidential mandate and the ministry’s deliverables, with the minister emphasizing the importance of the 8-point agenda and the need for all agencies to align with the key deliverables.
The ministry has also launched a Performance Management System (PMS) to enhance accountability and efficiency within the civil service.
The PMS provides a structured approach to performance evaluation, ensuring that individual contributions align with the ministry’s overarching goals.