The Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy (FMM&BE) has embraced the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP 25) with the inauguration of the Core Performance Management Team (PMS).
The Permanent Secretary, Oloruntola Olufemi while inaugurating the PMS Champions team of the ministry, charged the drivers pooled from various departments to work with zeal and commitment in achieving the Key Results Areas of this policy.
He recalled that PMS was one of the Six Pillars of FCSSIP2025, a Strategic Plan launched by the Office of Head of Service of the Federation towards evolving the civil service into a professional, efficient and merit-based workforce.
It was against this background that Olufemi constituted the PMS Champions team of the ministry to implement the plan seamlessly.
He urges the Directors from all the Departments to cascade the policy to their staff, stressing that they must align themselves with the goals of President Bola Tinubu and the Head of Service in actualising the ideals of the plan.
Olufemi noted: “On this day, we launch our resolve to implement fully the Performance Management System (PMS), our team will ensure that the PMS becomes an integral part of our day to day work and our career progression.”
“Performance Management, as some people might think, is not Premium Motor Spirit, but it is, in fact, premium motor spirit. It is the fuel that will run what we do. It is not just a ritual, it is, in fact, the foundation and the fundamentals of how we do what we do.”
He challenged every staff member of the Ministry to play his or her role in the delivery process of nation building. The Permanent Secretary further pledged total commitment and support of his office to the task, adding that he will work with every team player in advancing the fortunes of the Ministry.
The Director Maritime Safety and Security, Mr Babatunde Bombata, noted that PMS is one of the reforms of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation that need to be cascaded from the hierarchy to the least staff of the Ministry. He maintained that PMS requires the contribution of everyone in the chain of services.