The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to jointly accelerate the digitisation reform process in government.
A statement issued Tuesday by the Commission’s Director, Public Affairs, Dr. Reuben Muoka, said collaboration between the two organisations is consistent with NCC’s Strategic Vision Plan (SVP) to partner with relevant stakeholders.
The Executive Vice-Chairman, NCC, Prof. Umar Danbatta, was quoted as saying that the MoU will enhance efficiency and productivity as it adequately captured the roles of enabling policies and implementing institutions, which were key features of digital transformation.
He assured that the Commission will continue to drive broadband penetration that provides the backbone upon which such a process will thrive.
The statement reads further: “Indeed, the transition will be worth it, as the process is associated with efficiency, which naturally results from operating a paperless system of governance or administration at the level of entities such as the BPSR and NCC.
“We attach a lot of importance to the way and manner we collaborate with sister agencies of government to give translation.
“To ensure the actualisation of that important item of our Strategic Vision Plan that is strategic collaboration and partnership, it explains why we are signing this MoU.”
Indeed, the transition will be worth it, as the process is associated with efficiency, which naturally results from operating a paperless system of governance…
Technologies adaptation
On his part, the Director-General, BPSR, Dasuki Arabi, said the Bureau decided to work with the Commission to drive reforms for the adoption of emerging technologies.
This, he said, followed NCC’s emergence as the winner of its Platinum Award, by exceeding expectations in the way it conducts its businesses.
Arabi said the MoU will provide a window of opportunity to consolidate efforts to deliver strong and resilient public service that would lead to a well-functioning federal system wherein zero-tolerance for corruption was made practicable.
He noted that efforts to improve equitable and unhindered access to government information and services directly impacts Nigeria’s socio-economic development.
Arabi said: “Historically speaking, this partnership had begun in 2016 when the Commission became the first agency of government to undergo the BPSR online Self-Assessment Tool (SAT).
“Remarkably, at the end of the assessment, NCC emerged as the first agency to be rated Platinum Organisation by the Tool, having exceptionally exceeded expectations in all good practices built around nine domain areas.
“The MoU will also help foster a high degree of cooperation between Federal and State governments in improving service delivery.
“It will also address the Transparency International Corruption Perception Index to significantly improve a safe and secure environment that encourages economic growth and investment.”
