The Nigeria Citizen Action Group (NCAG), a coalition of over 112 civil society organisations, has announced the Honorable Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, as the Best Performing Minister of the Year 2024.
This recognition is based on the Annual Citizen Rating Nigeria, an independent assessment of public service performance and accountability, conducted to evaluate the impact of government officials on national development.
In a press statement jointly signed by Hon. Comr. Salahudeen A. Lukman, Chairman, NCAG and Hon. Mohammed Mohammed
Secretary NCAG, the groups said
under his leadership, the Ministry of Interior has undergone remarkable transformation.
It said the Ministry has recorded unprecedented achievements in its core mandates, including overhaul of Nigeria’s Passport System, introduction of Online Visa Processing and prison reforms.
Others are seamless and transparent recruitment exercises, revenue generation from marriage registry.
The NCAG, under the leadership of Ag. Executive Director of Societal Safety Network (SSN), Lukman and Mohammed of Northern Youth for Defense of Democracy as Secretary, said they remain committed to promoting excellence, accountability, and citizen-driven governance.
According to them, Tunji-Ojo’s outstanding performance exemplifies the spirit of effective public service and leadership, in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“His innovations have not only improved service delivery but also strengthened national security and economic development.
“We urge all public officials to emulate his dedication and commitment to national progress,” they said.
