PMO COMMENCES YEAR 2024 WORKING TOUR OF PARASTATALS/AGENCIES
In a bid to ensure optimal performance in line with the policy thrust of the present administration in Lagos State, theParastatals Monitoring Office (PMO) has embarked on its year 2024 working tour of parastatals, agencies and government-owned companies across the State.
The working tour, led by the Permeant Secretary, Mrs Adetutu Ososanya (FCA) was meant to assess to operational efficiency and foster synergy and collaboration with the PMO while understanding the impact of each agencyās work in order to ensure that their objectives align with public expectations.
According to the Permanent Secretary, Parastatals organizations and agencies of government perform key roles in delivering specific services to the general public in line with the laws that established them and government policy directives, therefore,the visitations revolves around constructive and fruitful deliberations while ideas are being shared for the progress and development of Lagos State.
Mrs Ososanya stated that PMOās role is to support and monitor the Agencies in a bid to help fulfil their assigned mandates under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Oluās T.H.E.M.E.S plus Agenda.
She emphasized, āBy fostering open dialogue and maintainingrigorous assessment schedule of these agencies, the Office continues to promote good governance and drive sustainable developments across the state.ā
She further stated that during the on-the-spot assessment, the Office usually engage in in-depth discussions for improvement while addressing any identified challenges and exploring opportunities for improvement.
āThe insightful visitations which included facility tours of Parastatal organizations and Agencies of government, provides comprehensive understanding of their activities and operations.ā She added.
The Office has so far inspected the following Parastatals and Agencies; the Lagos State Scholarship Board, Lagos State Examinations Board, Lagos State Television, Lagos Traffic Radio, Radio Lagos/Eko FM, Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, Lagos State Resident Registration Agency, Lagos State Pension Commission, Lagos State Agency for Mass Education, Centre for Rural Development, Lagos State Safety Commission, Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission, Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, Lagos State Office of Disability Affairs and the Lagos State Mortgage Board.