How Tinubu will assess Ministers’ performance, Hadiza Bala Usman unveils

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, Hadiza Bala Usman has revealed that the Federal government  will be adopt tracker to assess ministers’ performance using empirical data, not general opinions but evidence-supported data.

Tracker emphasizes specific-based assessment, employing a data-driven approach to evaluate ministers’ performance, focusing on tangible achievements like crude oil production

Hadiza Bala-Usman, President Bola Tinubu’s special adviser on policy coordination, has disclosed that the federal government’s citizens’ delivery tracker will employ empirical data to assess ministers’ performance.

During a live programme titled Hard Facts on Nigerian Info 99.3FM radio, Bala-Usman clarified the mechanism behind the tracker’s efficiency. She emphasized that the assessment isn’t based on general opinions but on data-supported evidence.

“It’s not a popularity contest; it’s specific-based. The data will speak for itself, such as the increased crude oil production or the number of passports issued. We’re adopting a data-driven approach to evaluate ministers’ performance,” she explained.

Addressing concerns about insecurity, Bala-Usman highlighted it as the President’s second priority after economic reform. She affirmed Presid,nt Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to tackling this issue head-on.

In response to a caller’s scepticism regarding trust in the tracker, particularly in light of alleged revelations about the Nigeria Customs Service, Bala-Usman mentioned establishing a panel to investigate such allegations.

“A panel has been convened to address these allegations, and the Customs Service is actively engaging with it,” she stated.

Oriyomi Anthony, a development expert, praised Tinubu’s administration for launching the tracker and expressed optimism about its potential impact. He noted that while doubts lingered initially, the initiative signalled a serious commitment to governance and collaboration with the private sector.

“I see a government that’s adopting a private sector mindset, which instils confidence that government affairs will be handled more efficiently,” Anthony remarked, highlighting the potential for a positive change under Tinubu’s leadership.