The Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) has thumbs up the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) for championing public service reforms in the maritime regulatory government agency.
While hailing NIMASA for its forward-thinking approach to institutional reforms, BPSR said its effort was in alignment with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Speaking during a two-day sensitization workshop in Lagos, the Director General of BPSR, Dr. Dasuki Ibrahim Arabi commended NIMASA for its exemplary commitment to enhancing operational efficiency, transparency, and service delivery through the automation of its systems.
NIMASA in a statement signed by its Assistant Director, Public Relations, Mr. Edward Osagie quoted Arabi saying this in a keynote address titled “Overview of National Strategy for Public Service Reforms.”
According to the statement which was made available to Maritime Bits, Arabi identified NIMASA as one of the standout MDAs embracing transformative change.
He noted that the agency’s reform agenda, particularly its adoption of digital technologies, sets a commendable benchmark for other government institutions.
“NIMASA is showing, in practical terms, what alignment with national reform goals should look like. Their embrace of automation is not just innovative—it is essential for modern governance,” he said.
He further highlighted that reform coordination units within MDAs serve as strategic instruments for institutionalizing change, improving performance, and aligning operations with the national reform blueprint led by BPSR. Among the key national reform initiatives he cited were the Treasury Single Account (TSA), the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), and the Government Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS)—all aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in public service delivery.
“Our focus is to equip institutions with tools such as the Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) and to facilitate collaboration among stakeholders in order to drive consistent improvements in public service delivery,” Arabi added.
The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, in his opening remarks, reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to reform, underscoring its role as a catalyst for national development.
“Reform is the pathway to innovation and national advancement. Without change, we risk stagnation. As a forward-looking organization, NIMASA is embracing transformation to fulfill its mandate and better serve the nation,” Mobereola said.
He urged NIMASA staff to embrace a proactive and open mindset toward change, emphasizing that adaptability is essential to building institutional resilience and achieving long-term success.
According to him, the workshop provided a valuable platform to deepen awareness of public service reform objectives among NIMASA personnel and to reaffirm the agency’s alignment with national priorities focused on improving governance and driving economic development.
