Transitioning towards a knowledge economy
The Office of the Vice President has played a critical role supporting Nigeria’s transition towards a knowledge economy and has enhanced policy coordination and mobilised actors within government around national economic goals.
Increasing audit capacities
Ismail Adeleye, Reform Adviser to the Auditor General for the Federation, discusses his efforts to increase the government’s audit capacity and support Nigeria’s Public Accounts Committee.
Improving the coordination of trade and investment policy
Adetola Onayemi, Assistant Chief Negotiator for Nigeria and Head of Trade Remedies at the National Office for Trade Negotiation, discusses his efforts to address the lack of trade and investment policy coordination at the national level.
Transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector
Andrew Kwasari, Senior Technical Adviser, embedded within the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to support the Minister of Agriculture, discusses the policy and project management assistance he provided to advance Nigeria’s agricultural transformation agenda.
Delivering off-grid energy solutions to small business
The Energizing Economies Initiative ensures a clean, reliable and affordable off-grid energy solution to small and medium-sized enterprises operating within strategic economic clusters such as markets, shopping complexes and agricultural and industrial facilities.
Supplying power to education institutions
Anita Otubu, embedded within the Rural Electrification Agency, discuses her role as Head of the Energizing Education Programme, an initiative set up to provide a reliable, affordable and sustainable power supply to universities and teaching hospitals.
Boosting non-oil exports
PDF II established a Non-oil Export Community of Practice which strengthens the voice of exporters and ensures their interests and concerns are reflected in new strategies, policies and legislation.
Improving cancer treatment
PDF II efforts to improve the competency and credibility of the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) generated additional funds to invest in critical development projects – including the NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre.
Enhancing national planning
Nabila Aguele, a PDF II adviser attached to the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, discusses her efforts to improve performance management and development cooperation.
Delivering cost-effective governance
Mike Ibiam, a PDF II Technical Assistant appointed to support the Head of Nigeria’s Efficiency Unit, discusses his efforts to reduce the rising costs of governance.
