Abuja: The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr Mohammed Shehu, has urged staff of the Commission to embrace automation and digital tools in their operations. Shehu made this known at a two-day workshop on Performance Management System (PMS) held in Abuja. Represented by Alhaji Shuaibu Agaka, the Commissioner representing Kwara State on the Commission, Shehu said the use of digital tools would minimise human error and enable more accurate data collection, processing, and analysis.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the workshop aimed to improve staff performance and enhance overall productivity. “This training we are having today on the Performance Management System is intended to replace the Annual Performance Evaluation Report previously used by the Commission,” he said. He explained that the Federal Government’s digital transformation drive encourages workers to adopt technology to streamline processes, reduce reliance on manual tasks, and enhance productivity.
Shehu further revealed that the Commission had recently conducted a promotion examination using a digital platform, describing it as a step towards encouraging staff to fully adopt technology. He emphasized that digital transformation would lead to more efficient, effective, and citizen-centric services, urging the staff to mentally prepare for the evolving work environment. “If you do not shake into the system, the system will likely shake you out,” he warned.
The Commission’s Secretary, Mr Joseph Nwanze, described RMAFC as a strategic institution that must remain forward-looking. He said the training was designed to equip staff for digital transformation, encouraging them to develop new skills and enhance their employability. “Learn as much as you can and be ready to unlearn practices that no longer align with our new orientation,” Nwanze advised.
Mr Emmanuel Ohiro, a PMS consultant from Relief Line Nigeria, commended the initiative and urged participants to take the training seriously, stressing that it would significantly improve service delivery. One of the participants, Mrs Elizabeth Keghku, thanked the Commission for the opportunity, noting that the training would help staff better understand RMAFC’s goals, objectives, and expectations.