The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) says it has introduced induction programs to address areas of friction between CEOs and board members in federal establishment

Mr. Dasuki Arabi, Director General of the Office, had this to say when he appeared at the Nigerian News Agency forum in Abuja

He said the essence of the initiative was to make both sides understand their red and green lights.

“We have understood over time that many of the CEOs or board members are appointed from outside of public service

“They have never come across public service, so when they come in they need training.

That is why we came up with this initiative that has been approved by the Government and has been institutionalized.

And in the cause of doing this work we ran into a lot of problems and issues between the CEOs and the board members.

“As a result of what we’re doing, quite a few issues are resolved and we’ve brought to the attention of the Federal Government some of the challenges that are being addressed.”

The director general further explained that the emphasis was on them understanding that the privilege they obtained was an opportunity for them to serve the citizens.

“And they represent the president and his states.

So if they come in as board members and they’re not doing what they’re supposed to do, they’re going to disappoint both the government and its citizens,” Arabi said.