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– Says Effort is to Enhance Performance-oriented Culture Within the Ministry

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Amb. Gabriel T. Aduda, has signed a Performance Contract (PC) with the Ministry’s Directors.

In a release signed by the Assistant Director (Information) of the Ministry, Chris Ugwuegbulam,which was made available to newsmen in Abuja Friday.

The event was designed towards advancing the implementation of the Performance Management System (PMS) within the ministry was also meant to motivate staff member toward achieving the overall goal of the ministry.

The PC, according to the release,is a formal agreement outlining responsibilities and targets between a Supervisor and a Supervisee. Its purpose, is to emphasized an enhance career advancement, accountability, results, and a performance-oriented culture within the Ministry of Petroleum Resources.

During the event, Aduda urged the Directors to diligently fulfill their obligations under the Contract. He emphasized that this process would establish a framework for effective Performance, reporting, feedback, monitoring and evaluation of departmental expectations and deliverables.

He encouraged them to extend this approach to their division heads and individual staff for heightened accountability and improved service delivery.

Aduda also highlighted the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to fully digitize and automate work processes, reducing paperwork and enhancing workflow, as outlined in the federal civil service strategy and Implementation Plan FCSSIP 2021-2025.

Mrs. Adaji Asma’u Shehu, Director of Human Resources Management (MPR), expressed gratitude to the Permanent Secretary for his commitment to institutionalizing the New Performance Management System in the Ministry.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by some members of the Management staff of the Ministry, including those from its Performance Management System and other staff.