The Federal Government has assured that it would continue to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
The Permanent Secretary, Special Duties Office, Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Engineer Farouq Yabo, said this at a workshop on the Implementation of Executive Orders (E.O.) 001, 002 and 003 for Heads of Servicom Units, Servicewide, held in Abuja, Nigeria.
Yabo said issuing Executive Orders 001, 002 and 003 to ministries, extra-ministerial departments and agencies will promote transparency and efficiency in the Nigerian business environment.
“On May 18, 2017, the then acting President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) issued EOs 001, 002 and 003 to MDAs to promote transparency and efficiency in Nigeria’s business and ensure effective budget implementation, as well as support local content in public procurement,” he said.
He noted that the implementation of these orders is of strategic importance to the Federal Government as the country seeks to create an enabling environment for businesses; promote transparency and efficiency; promote economic diversification; promote local industries and stimulate the growth of the national economy.
To achieve the objectives, the permanent secretary said that all MDAs were directed to adhere strictly to the provisions of the Executive Orders as contained in the guidelines for implementation and that the orders specified various deadlines for implementation.
“MDAs are also expected to make timely returns to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) and the OHCSF as it affects the functions of their respective organizations.”
Yabo further stated that in order to drive the implementation and operationalisation of the E01 by ministries, the Head of Service of the Federation (HoSF) and the then acting Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) were directed by the acting President to organise training workshops for the various officer cadres, starting with head of agencies.
He noted that sequel to the circulars issued by the OHCSF and the OSGF and the inaugural workshop held on May 30, 2017, MDAs were mandated to submit their Operationalisation Plans (OP) to the two offices.
“MDAs that are yet to comply with the content of the circular are expected to do so urgently, adding that permanent secretaries and heads of agencies requiring workshops should liaise with their executing team to organise such in clusters.
“The Enabling Business Environment Secretariat (EBES) will patronise the MDAs currently related to the work of the Presidential Enabling Business Council (PEBEC) and the Bureau for Public Service Reforms (BPSR) will also assist EBES in its facilitation,” he said.
