The Director‑General of Nigeria’s Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), Ayodeji Gbeleyi, has urged public servants to move beyond routine compliance and raise the quality of services delivered to Nigerians.
Gbeleyi’s appeal comes as part of a broader push to improve efficiency and responsiveness within the country’s civil service, emphasizing that merely following standard procedures is insufficient for meeting citizens’ expectations.
The BPE, a federal agency tasked with overseeing the privatization of public enterprises and driving reforms in the public sector, plays a key role in shaping service delivery standards across government ministries and agencies.
With Nigeria being Africa’s most populous nation, the demand for effective and timely public services is especially high, making the call for a proactive, quality‑focused approach particularly pertinent.
The director‑general’s message underscores ongoing efforts to strengthen governance and ensure that public institutions provide better outcomes for the Nigerian populace.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>