In furtherance to my previous post titled “Shoki in Aso Rock”, I hereby append a Gantt Chart with mock activities and timelines (as a sample) using the Project Management Driven, Portfolio Management approach. This approach involves, identifying, prioritizing, authorizing/decision making, resource allocation, risk control, implementing, managing and performance tracking. In my opinion, this is the surefire way to go to effectively manage a complex environment like Nigeria with declining lean resources and amidst huge expectations from the citizens.

The contents of the Chart are completely indicative and are basic expressions and illustrations of the author to buttress the possibility of applying Project Management principles in the process of Governance in Nigeria. The contents can further be subdivided into smaller sub projects. I am convinced that if this approach is adopted by Government and as much as 50% success is achieved every year, Nigeria will be a greater place in 4 years than it has ever been.

It is high time an “Office of the Project Manager of the Federation” is created and a Project Manager appointed to develop a Project Management Office (PMO) and coordinate, monitor, track and give independent feedback on Project activities, especially infrastructural projects. Alternatively, a Special Adviser may be appointed to undertake this role or the Vice President of the Federation may add this role to his responsibilities.


My little contribution to the progress of Nigeria!

MizMyColi:
Good One OP.

Personally, I appreciate that you have come up with this mapping.
Shows your zeal for a Nigeria that works.

While I would like to argue the feasibility of the timelines, I think you should include Employment, and remove infrastruture for now.
You get?

cc:Barcanista

It is high time an “Office of the Project Manager of the Federation” is created and a Project Manager appointed to develop a Project Management Office (PMO) and coordinate, monitor, track and give independent feedback on Project activities, especially infrastructural projects. Alternatively, a Special Adviser may be appointed to undertake this role or the Vice President of the Federation may add this role to his responsibilities.

realborn:


Great feedback ma'am.

Your suggestion is very valid. I'm also of the opinion that provision of infrastructure and basic amenities boosts economic activities in localities where they have been provided, and in turn providing employment.

Infrastructure is the most tangible direct impact the people feel. A friend and I just had a chat about the declining patronage of traders and resellers to Aba. One of the reasons he cited is poor roads. The completion of the 2nd Niger Bridge is very crucial to development in the South East and revisiting the PPP arrangement to forestall a toll is quite pertinent. Completion of Lagos-Ibadan expressway is also a critical project that should meet the short term portfolio.

I will be glad to update accordingly if you can elucidate on the suggested sub-activities under the heading "Employment".

The key strategy is prioritizing amidst limited resources.

Thanks for the remarks and inputs once again..

PassingShot:
This is a good effort and it shows how passionate you are about making Nigeria work.

My feeling is that each MDA is already having a similar chart detailing their targets as well as measuring their performance in existence. What no one can guarantee is if those charts/plans are being reviewed as should be.

Irrespective of what is in existence, this is worth a look into by our government.

Did you have to copy my input?
Be original joor!

Mogidi:


You made sense in your article but would it work, would same people not come with other ingenious method to circumvent this office that was meant to regulate it?

The officials of "Project Management Office (PMO)" won't take bribe then tick off unfinished projects as finished would they?

PassingShot:
This is a good effort and it shows how passionate you are about making Nigeria work.

My feeling is that each MDA is already having a similar chart detailing their targets as well as measuring their performance in existence. What no one can guarantee is if those charts/plans are being reviewed as should be.

Irrespective of what is in existence, this is worth a look into by our government.

MizMyColi:


Okay, your argument sounds convincing, and I buy it.
In that case, I think development of infrastructure ought to be a sub-heading, in addition to consolidating on the agricultural policies of the last regime, and then youth empowerment through grants, scholarships, e.t.c.
In other words, employment ought to be the chief header.

You catch my drift?

MizMyColi:


Did you have to copy my input?
Be original joor!

realborn:


I absolutely catch your drift. I have kept it in my purse to ensure it stays within .

The breakdown structure was developed on the SMART model - Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic & Timebound. This way we all can measure performance without any exhaustive reliance on extensive statistics.

Employment (or reduction of unemployment) and Economy (improvement of the economy) are the key resultant outputs of the proposed activities on the appended Portfolio Management chart. My proposal is basically built on the SER platform - Security, Electricity & Roads. From my assessment of the state of the economy, I arrived at the conclusion that, if the FG can focus 60% of the resources at its disposal to tackling these aforementioned sectors along a structured strategic path, there will be a huge difference in the quality of lives and Nigerians will be happier in 4 years and many more.

As suggested, a heading can be included for "Direct Tackling of Unemployment" with subheadings such as youth empowerment (grants, scholarship, talent harnessing etc), direct employment of a target number of people into the Federal Civil Service, creation of a technological hub in key cities (this way, we can export expert services to neighboring countries. You will not believe I have been looking for an excellent indigenous web developer, but to no avail. I am in talks to outsource same to a foreign national), and many more direct and measurable methods of tackling unemployment.

I hope you catch my further drift.

MizMyColi:

*faints*
I think you're really intelligent and diplomatic.

realborn:


Awwww. Thanks for the adulatory remarks. Hoping it gets shared on FP.

Cc: lalastica

You're welcome.
I think it's Lalasticlala

MizMyColi:


You're welcome.
I think it's Lalasticlala

Too bad I'm not on pc now and for that reason I can't see the chart clearly even when I zoom it. But from the sketch, it's easy to tell that u put a lot of effort on it. Kudos.
I also like that you highlighted on the need for more infrastructural facilities - or proper maintenance of existing ones - as they would aid tremendously in boosting economic activities ......and also create more job opportunities. Nice article, Op. How I wish this idea can be passed on...
But then, why is this not on the front page yet
Lalasticlala, Ishilove

realborn:


Great feedback ma'am.

Your suggestion is very valid. I'm also of the opinion that provision of infrastructure and basic amenities boosts economic activities in localities where they have been provided, and in turn providing employment.

Infrastructure is the most tangible direct impact the people feel. A friend and I just had a chat about the declining patronage of traders and resellers to Aba. One of the reasons he cited is poor roads. The completion of the 2nd Niger Bridge is very crucial to development in the South East and revisiting the PPP arrangement to forestall a toll is quite pertinent. Completion of Lagos-Ibadan expressway is also a critical project that should meet the short term portfolio.

I will be glad to update accordingly if you can elucidate on the suggested sub-activities under the heading "Employment".

The key strategy is prioritizing amidst limited resources.

Thanks for the remarks and inputs once again..

realborn:


MizMyColi,

I was very delighted to see that Fashola's short term proposal (https://www.nairaland.com/2788892/fashola-unveils-agenda-roads-power) on Infrastructure ( included the recommendations (Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and 2nd Niger Bridge) in the above post.

Portfolio Management is the way to go!

Yes, true talk.
If it's only that Fashola completes that Niger Bridge, then as far as I'm concerned, he is a success.

The 2nd Niger Bridge generated lots of controversy and many claimed that Buhari purposely stopped ongoing plans.

It will quell emotions and give a generally favourable impression that he means well for south easterners.
If the bridge ever gets completed in Buhari's tenure....
I owe GEJ a knock.

MizMyColi:


Yes, true talk.
If it's only that Fashola completes that Niger Bridge, then as far as I'm concerned, he is a success.

The 2nd Niger Bridge generated lots of controversy and many claimed that Buhari purposely stopped ongoing plans.

It will quell emotions and give a generally favourable impression that he means well for south easterners.
If the bridge ever gets completed in Buhari's tenure....
I owe GEJ a knock.

realborn:


Lolol. I am hopeful. Despite the dwindling oil prices, despite the annoying slow pace of governance today, I see a better Nigeria in 4 years...

kaboninc:
realborn.....

Does your project analysis considers issues like "challenges", "uncertainty", "them say, we say, we get" and their effects on project deliverables?

Also, I think the Budget Office of the Presidency handles most of these activities you mentioned. The last administration had a Coordinating Minister and the economic policy of this administration will be driven by the Office of the Vice President.

realborn:


Yes, risks and available resources were considered in allocating timelines to the Gantt Chart at the time it was prepared.

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It is high time an “Office of the Project Manager of the Federation” is created and a Project Manager appointed to develop a Project Management Office (PMO) and coordinate, monitor, track and give independent feedback on Project activities, especially infrastructural projects. Alternatively, a Special Adviser may be appointed to undertake this role or the Vice President of the Federation may add this role to his responsibilities.
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