In the past three years, some agencies have delivered worthy results in the administration, argues PAUL K. ADEGBOYEGA
As President Bola Tinubu’s administration enters its fourth year, enough evidence has emerged to permit a more objective assessment of those entrusted with running key federal agencies. Such an exercise should rise above politics, publicity and social media popularity. The more important question is whether public institutions are performing better than they did before.
A balanced assessment should rest on a handful of measurable criteria. Has an agency delivered on its statutory mandate? Are there verifiable outcomes in revenue, service delivery, investment, operational efficiency or public access? Has the leadership introduced meaningful reforms and innovation? Have citizens, businesses or investors benefited? Finally, has the agency earned the confidence of informed stakeholders—industry practitioners, development partners, professional bodies and independent observers whose endorsement reflects experience rather than politics?
Using these metrics, a number of agency heads have quietly distinguished themselves over the past three years. Their achievements vary by sector, but together they illustrate that institutional leadership still matters in public service.
