Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State on Monday unveiled an app for direct performance monitoring at the Strategic and Results Delivery Office, SRDO, in Jos, the State capital.
During the unveiling ceremony, the Governor warned Ministries, Departments, and Agencies not to underrate the activities of the office.
He said, “Today, we gather here to mark a momentous occasion— the unveiling of the ‘DASHBOARD’, the State Digital Performance Scorecard System for Plateau State Development Framework.
“This marks a new dawn in our beloved state as this application is so dear and cardinal in the administration’s efforts to drive progress, efficiency, and effectiveness in government.
“It is indeed interesting to know we are the second to launch the ‘DASHBOARD’ App. after the Presidency, and this was made possible through the unwavering efforts of the SRDO.”
According to him, “The aim is to have a critical view as well as tracking all activities in our Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
“The SRDO and the development of this App. is crucial in a time like this, because the World at large is holding on to accountability, transparency, and strategy in planning and results-driven decision-making.
“The SRDO also aims at ensuring our good policies and programs are aligned with our state’s vision and goals.
“Furthermore, the SRDO would also ensure a meaningful conceptual framework towards identifying and addressing all obstacles and challenges, tracking progress, and measuring the performance of all the MDAs and Ministries as well as develop, and implement a comprehensive development plan, set clear priorities and targets, and foster a culture of accountability.
“The establishment of the SRDO symbolises the fulfillment of our campaign promises; particularly in our determination to ensure the ease of doing business, and promote e-governance.
“Furthermore, it represents a leap forward in embracing digital technology which creates a government that is responsive, efficient, and results-driven oriented”, he explained.
“It is in view of this that I charge the SRDO to work closely with all the MDAs and Ministries, to develop strategic plans and programs for our dear state, to set performance targets and benchmarks, provide comprehensive data-driven insights and to monitor and evaluate progress.
“Our administration is poised towards ensuring that this government effectively track,s monitors, and reports the performance of MDAs in line with our priorities”, he maintained.
“I therefore, enjoin all MDA’s and parastatals to embrace this opportunity to foster a culture of accountability and together, create a future where governance genuinely serves the needs of the people in line with the aspirations of our government”, Mutfwang admonished.
“I want to also appeal to all the MDAs to work together with the office to ensure a seamless process.
“Let me also warn that on no account should any ministry or agency underrate the activities of SRDO which aims at ensuring sustainable development through strategic planning, effective implementation, transparency, and ensuring impactful results for Plateau State.
“This, innovative move, will no doubt drive transformative excellence, ensure the seamless execution of strategic initiatives and delivery of exceptional results and empower all MDAs to reach their highest potential through innovative solutions, rigorous performance management, and a relentless focus on outcomes”, he said.
DAILY POST reports that the SRDO’S mission is to provide a comprehensive decision support system to MDAs focusing on results delivery and impact assurance; by implementing a robust accountability and performance management mechanism, the SRDO ensures that resources are efficiently generated and effectively utilised to achieve desired out comes.
Plateau: Mutfwang unveils app for direct performance monitoring, warns MDAs