SGF warns against fragmentation in governance

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has highlighted inconsistency and lack of coordination as major barriers to effective policy management in Nigeria.

Speaking at the validation session for the Draft National Policy Development and Management Framework in Abuja on Tuesday, Akume warned that fragmentation across government institutions is stalling national progress.

“For years, one of the recurring challenges of policy management in Nigeria has been the lack of coherence and consistency. This has led to inefficiencies that hinder the implementation of interventions meant to accelerate national progress,” Akume stated.

The SGF pointed to duplication and misalignment among ministries, departments, and agencies as obstacles to governance efficiency. He stressed that without a unified and strategic approach, even the most well-intentioned policies would struggle to yield tangible results.

To tackle these challenges, Akume announced that the Tinubu administration is instituting a structured and institutionalized framework for policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation. The proposed framework, he explained, aligns with international best practices while being deeply rooted in Nigeria’s governance realities.

“Policymaking is not a theoretical exercise; it is a practical governance tool. It must not only define priorities but also provide clear implementation pathways, assign institutional responsibilities, and establish mechanisms for tracking impact,” he emphasized.