The Federal Ministry of Works has validated its 2026 Performance Management System (PMS) Plan and unveiled its reviewed Strategic Plan (2024–2027) as part of efforts to strengthen accountability, improve service delivery, and accelerate the implementation of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.
The decisions were reached during a one-day Sectoral Retreat held in Abuja, where top management staff of the ministry reviewed operational priorities and performance targets for the coming year.
Speaking at the retreat, the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, represented by the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo, described the gathering as a critical platform for aligning the Ministry's Ministerial Performance Management System (MPMS) with national development objectives.
According to him, t in a statement by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Mohammed, the retreat is designed to enhance institutional planning, strengthen accountability mechanisms, promote digital transformation, and improve performance evaluation processes across the ministry and its agencies.
"The Performance Management System provides a structured framework for communication and coordination within the Federal Civil Service, ensuring that institutional objectives are aligned with the Ministry's strategic goals while promoting transparency, efficiency, and improved service delivery," Goronyo said.
He urged participants to actively contribute practical ideas and recommendations that would help develop a robust operational framework capable of accelerating the delivery of critical infrastructure projects nationwide.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Rafiu Adeladan, described the retreat as timely and necessary, noting that the reviewed strategic plan would enhance the Ministry's capacity to deliver durable and sustainable road and bridge infrastructure across the country.
"There is no doubt that this retreat will further strengthen performance, accountability, and operational efficiency within the Ministry," Adeladan stated.
He encouraged participants to leverage the platform to share innovative ideas and best practices that would improve institutional effectiveness and public service delivery.
The retreat featured several technical presentations, including an overview of the reviewed Federal Ministry of Works Strategic Plan (2024–2027) delivered by Dr. Francisca Odeka of FRANDEK International Consulting Ltd.
Participants also received a presentation on the benefits and challenges of implementing the Ministerial Performance Management System in the Federal Civil Service by Mr. Rikko Uwutti.
A major highlight of the event was the validation and formal signing of the weighted Ministry's MPMS Template by the Permanent Secretary and Directors, signaling the Ministry's collective commitment to meeting its 2026 performance targets.
Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Mrs. Emily Osunde, announced that the cascading of the MPMS to the Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) for officers across other grade levels, as well as the preparation of implementation reports, would commence on June 15, 2026.
In his vote of thanks, Director of Human Resource Management, Malam Ahmed Muhammad Tukur, assured stakeholders that all resolutions and recommendations from the retreat would be effectively implemented.
He commended the Ministers, Permanent Secretary, Directors, resource persons, and other stakeholders for their contributions to the success of the programme.
The retreat underscored the Ministry's commitment to institutionalising a results-driven performance culture and strengthening its capacity to deliver impactful infrastructure projects that support Nigeria's economic growth and national development.