By Tony Obiechina, Abuja
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen Atiku Abubakar Bagudu has commended the Central Delivery Coordinating Unit (CDCU) for working assiduously in tracking the delivery of the 8-Priorities and the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration.
This Minister also reiterated government commitment towards achieving the developmental goals set by President Bola Tinubu in ensuring effective delivery of his electoral promises.
Bagudu stated this during the presentation of the 1st-3rd quarters performance assessment on implementation of the eight presidential priorities and ministerial deliverables, in Abuja on Wednesday.
According to him, the presidential priorities and ministerial deliverables are central to government’s agenda.
Bagudu said that they serve as the cornerstone of our efforts to transform the nation, both immediate needs and laying the foundation for long-term sustainable growth.
He said that each of the priorities has been carefully crafted to respond to the aspirations of the citizens and challenges of the times, covering economic growth, job creation, infrastructure development, ensuring rule of law.
Also, inclusivity and level playing field, addressing fiscal challenges, improving access to education, healthcare and tackling insecurity.
The minister said that the priorities is a critical responsibility that rests on all the ministers, policymakers and the dedicated public servant, adding that it requires collaboration, commitment and accountability.
Bagudu further said, “Our interaction today will focus on examining our Q1- Q3 performance to enable us improve on some areas for the achievement of set target.
“Identifying challenges that may have hindered progress in some areas and discuss strategies for enhancing effective coordination and collaboration for efficient service delivery.
“It is vital that we take stock of our progress, identify gaps and collectively seek solutions to ensure that we meet the executive the president.
“I am confident that at the end of this exercise, we will be enriched and have clear understanding of the basis of the assessment with a renewed sense of purpose and optimism of achieving the president priorities and ministerial deliverables for the benefit of our people,” the minister said.
The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Policy Coordination, Ms Hadiza Usman, said that the ministry performance assessment was very high, and very encouraging.
She said that the ministry of budget and planning, has the first priority of reforming the economy for sustainable growth.
” We have two ministries contributing to that which is finance and ministry of budget and economic planning,” she said.
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