The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has once again demonstrated its prowess in efficiency and transparency, emerging as the top performer in the Federal Government’s ranking of ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) for 2022.
This latest achievement is a testament to the Board’s impressive performance in the Ease of Doing Business ranking, where it scored 81.46% and ranked first among all MDAs for the period of January to June 2022.
According to the Executive Order 001 (EO1) Compliance Report released in Abuja by the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC), the NCDMB achieved a remarkable score of 81.11% to beat 52 other MDAs that were evaluated. EO1 was issued by President Muhammadu Buhari on May 18, 2017, and is aimed at promoting transparency and efficiency in the business environment.
It seeks to eliminate bottlenecks and entrench policies and practices that will foster a conducive business environment, particularly for start-ups.
PEBEC noted that an MDA’s overall performance in the EO1 ranking is determined by its scores on the Efficiency and Transparency measures, which are weighted at 70% and 30% respectively.
The top-performing MDAs, according to PEBEC, are those that achieve a balanced performance on both the Efficiency and Transparency scales. Efficiency is measured by an agency’s adherence to its service delivery timelines, while Transparency considers the existence and functionality of websites, availability of detailed information on timelines, costs, statutory requirements, and customer service contact channels.
In combination, these factors would help to eliminate abuses in the system, including rent-seeking activities.
PEBEC has consistently published the EO1 Compliance Report since 2017, using monthly reports submitted by MDAs.
The latest award follows NCDMB’s recent recognition as a “Level 5 Platinum Level organization” in a summary report of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) Self-assessment Tool (SAT), which was released in January. This rating translates to “Exceptional Performance with a performance level of 90.5%.”
During a presentation ceremony held at the NCDMB Conference in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, the BPSR noted that NCDMB is structured to achieve its vision, mission, and strategic objectives, which have been effectively communicated to relevant stakeholders and well understood by staff.
This recognition adds to the Board’s impressive list of achievements, including the selection of its Executive Secretary, Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote, as the recipient of the Leadership Local Content Champion of the Year Award by the Board of Editors of the Leadership Group Limited. The award will be presented at the 14th edition of the Leadership Conference and Awards in Abuja on January 31, 2023.
In October 2022, the Executive Secretary was also conferred with the Distinguished Capacity Development Award by President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) at the Nigeria Excellence in Public Service Awards, further confirming the Board’s excellent delivery of its mandate.
With these impressive accolades, the NCDMB has set a high standard for other MDAs to follow and has demonstrated its commitment to efficiency and transparency in the Nigerian business environment.
