THE Federal Government has
resolved to effect a new reward system to boost productivity, efficiency and
excellence in the public service, President Goodluck Jonathan said in Abuja on
Thursday.
Jonathan made the statement at the 13th National Productivity Day celebration in Abuja, where 20
individuals and 10 organisations received the National Productivity Order of
Merit (NPOM) award for 2011 and 2012.
Jonathan, who was
represented by Vice-President Namadi Sambo, said that the introduction of the
new reward system became necessary in view of the need to establish the virtues
of integrity, honesty, discipline and hard work in the workplace.
``Improving productivity in
all sectors of our economy requires motivation by positive incentives and the
provision of a favourable working environment.
``To this end, the
administration is working hard to re-engineer attitudinal outlook which will
emphasise the dignity of labour, integrity, honesty, discipline and hard work
in the workplace,’’ he said.
Jonathan said that his
administration had begun the development of a National Integrated
Infrastructure Master Plan for the provision of modern comprehensive
infrastructure for the enhancement of productivity and competitiveness.
He said that the Board of
the Nigerian National Competitiveness Council had been inaugurated to
facilitate the articulation and direction required to improve competitiveness.
He added that the National
Productivity Centre was being strengthened to streamline its functions and
ensure full compliance and implementation of the National Policy of
Productivity approved by the government.
Jonathan explained that the
present administration’s Transformation Agenda was productivity-oriented.
``Our vision and quest to
bequeath to future generations a better and greater Nigeria underpins our very
action.
``As a development
strategy, it focuses on creating wealth and jobs by laying a solid foundation
for robust and all-inclusive economic growth.
``In this regard, we
are paying close attention to collaboration with the private sector in order to
accelerate our march to industrialisation and development,`` he stated.Jonathan
congratulated the awardees and urged them to continue on the productive path
that earned them the national award and recognition.
In his remark, the Minister
of Labour and Productivity, Chief Emeka Wogu, reiterated the determination of
his ministry to continue to ensure industrial peace and harmony to enhance
productivity.
Source: Guardian
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