The Oronsaye report, submitted in 2012, disclosed the existence of 541 Federal Government parastatals, commissions, and agencies, both statutory and non-statutory. A year earlier, President Goodluck Jonathan had formed the Presidential Committee on Restructuring and Rationalisation of Federal Government Parastatals, Commissions, and Agencies, chaired by Stephen Oronsaye.
This comprehensive 800-page report suggested reducing 263 statutory agencies to 161, scrapping 38 agencies, merging 52, and reverting 14 to departments under different ministries. It proposed repealing the law establishing the National Salaries and Wages Commission and transferring its functions to the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Responsibility Commission. Additionally, it recommended merging the nation's top three anti-corruption agencies.
Obi, via his X handle, reiterated his support for the report's implementation, stating it was part of his campaign manifesto. He emphasized the need for constructive criticism and support for government decisions beneficial to the nation. He highlighted the report's focus on reducing governance costs, eliminating overlapping responsibilities, and enhancing efficiency.
While welcoming the implementation, Obi urged caution to mitigate adverse effects on workers and emphasized the importance of transparency regarding saved resources and their redeployment. He stressed the necessity for political leaders to understand and support the process for national development.
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I have received several text messages from people wanting to know if I would have implemented the Oronsaye Report, which full implementation has just been directed by the President. In response to their questions,
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) February 28, 2024
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