By Ekuson Nw’Ogbunka, Abuja
The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening institutional reforms, improving service delivery, and enhancing internal security administration through accountability and performance-driven leadership across all agencies under the Ministry.
Speaking at the 2026 Management Retreat of the Ministry of Interior and its agencies, Tunji-Ojo commended the leadership and staff for their dedication to reform initiatives that have repositioned the sector in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
The Minister highlighted the Ministry’s unique role in national governance, stressing that its responsibilities cut across identity management, border administration, correctional services, internal security, and citizenship services that directly impact citizens’ lives.
Tunji-Ojo emphasized that the Ministry must continue to raise its performance standards, noting that previous achievements should serve as motivation rather than a final destination. “Yesterday belongs to history. What truly defines our future is what we do today,” he said.
Permanent Secretary Dr. Magdalene Ajani described the retreat as a critical platform for institutional reflection, performance evaluation, and strategic planning aimed at strengthening accountability across the Ministry and its agencies.
Ajani stressed that accountability is fundamental to the Ministry’s operations, saying, “The work of our agencies touches the lives of millions of Nigerians every day. Our responsibility is to ensure that our policies, programs, and reforms deliver measurable improvements in service delivery.”
The retreat featured discussions on strengthening institutional capacity, modernizing operational systems, enhancing transparency, and improving inter-agency collaboration, with a focus on data-driven performance management and digital transformation to improve efficiency and reduce operational inefficiencies.
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