By Palma Ileye
Ministry of Interior has commenced a Two-Day Performance Contracting Retreat in Abuja aimed at aligning the Ministry’s agencies to meet critical national security objectives in line with the Presidential priority on security and economy.
The high-level gathering was led by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, along with the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, Directors of the Ministry and Heads of its Agencies.
In his opening address, Tunji-Ojo emphasised the Ministry’s mission to fulfill the Renewed Hope Agenda championed by the President, which places a strong emphasis on internal security as the bedrock of national stability and growth.
He expained that the Ministry’s activities and duty was foundational to the future of the nation noting that without security, there can be no discussions on investments, tourism, industrialization or employment as the Ministry was the core pillar of national progress.
“Our work is foundational to the future of Nigeria. Without security, we cannot discuss investment, tourism, industrialisation, or employment. This Ministry is a core pillar of national progress, and today’s gathering is about setting ambitious targets, holding ourselves accountable, and ensuring our collective efforts truly benefit Nigerians,” the Minister explained.
He highlighted the critical responsibilities each agency within the Ministry holds, from the Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, which was tasked with transforming Correctional facilities into centers of rehabilitation and hope, to the Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, which must ensure rigorous border control and accountability for all foreign entrants saying that each agency plays an essential role in securing the nation’s future.
