Representatives begin reviewing the Oronsaye Report

The House of Representatives Special Ad Hoc Committee on the Restructuring of Government Agencies and Commissions yesterday began the process of reviewing the recommendations of the Steve Oronsanye Report.

The Oronsaye Report, submitted to the Federal Government in 2012 under the Goodluck Jonathan administration, sought to reduce the cost of governance through the merger, abolition and relocation of several government Ministries, Departments and Agencies.

The report on public sector reforms identifies 541 state and non-state institutions – federal state agencies, commissions and agencies.

Recall that on February 26, 2024, the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu approved the implementation of the report to reduce the cost of governance.

Based on the report’s recommendations, 29 government agencies will be merged, while eight state-owned enterprises will be merged into eight other agencies. In addition, four agencies have been relocated to four different ministries, while one agency has been designated for abolition.

The FEC has tasked a committee headed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, to review the report and submit recommendations.

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Speaking to journalists yesterday at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, the chairman of the committee, Isiaka Ayokunle, confirmed the need to review the report.

Ayokunle, who represents Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency in Ogun State, stressed that through the review, the committee hopes to identify redundancies, duplications, inefficiencies and areas for improvement in federal government agencies and commissions.

He disclosed that the committee would hold a one-day public hearing on the matter on July 10 in Abuja.

Ayokunle said: “We must revisit the recommendations of the Oronsaye Report and other related white papers to ensure that we align our governance structures with current realities, best practices and the changing needs of our people.

“The world is changing rapidly, and our government agencies and commissions must be structured in such a way that they can carry out their mandates effectively and efficiently.”

“Our goal is to implement a legislative approach to streamline operations, eliminate duplication of functions, improve service delivery, and optimize resource allocation.

“This review will be comprehensive and thorough, taking into account the diverse perspectives and expertise available to us.

“We recognize the importance of stakeholder engagement in this process, and we will seek input from a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, experts, civil society organizations, and the general public,” he added.

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