Odimmegwa Johnpeter/Abuja
The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has confirmed the Federal Government’s readiness to collaborate with corporate organizations to promote economic development. This was contained in a statement signed by Mrs. Mary Ali, anipr, Head, Press, and Public Relations.
The Honourable Minister made this known while receiving the Senior Adviser to the Honeywell Group, Mrs. Oduwaye Nsidi-Sakiri, and the Group’s Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Tomi Ayo-Tugbo, during a courtesy visit to his office on Thursday. He expressed appreciation to the Honeywell Group for the visit and for its recognition of the Ministry’s reform efforts.
The Minister commended Honeywell Group for its longstanding contributions to Nigeria’s economy and acknowledged the critical role of the private sector in driving economic growth, creating jobs, and supporting national development. He further assured the delegation of the Ministry’s readiness to engage with stakeholders and collaborate with responsible corporate organizations in advancing initiatives that promote economic development, innovation, and improved service delivery.
Dr. Tunji-Ojo emphasized that the reforms being implemented across the Ministry and its agencies are designed not only to improve operational efficiency but also to strengthen national security and enhance public confidence in government institutions.
“Our goal is to build institutions that work efficiently for the people. We are committed to creating systems that are transparent, technology-driven, and capable of delivering services in a manner that reflects the aspirations of a modern Nigeria,” the Minister said.
He added: “The government cannot achieve sustainable development alone. Strong partnerships between the public and private sectors are essential to building a prosperous nation. We value organizations such as Honeywell Group that have consistently invested in Nigeria and contributed to the country’s growth over several decades.”
Earlier, Mrs. Nsidi-Sakiri expressed appreciation for the Ministry’s ongoing reforms and reaffirmed Honeywell Group’s commitment to supporting national development through constructive engagement and collaboration.
“We commend the remarkable progress that has been made. These achievements are a reflection not only of leadership but also of the dedication and hard work of the entire team within the Ministry,” she said.
She explained that the visit reflected Honeywell Group’s longstanding tradition of maintaining proactive and constructive relationships with government institutions, regulatory agencies, and other key public-sector stakeholders. She further expressed the Group’s willingness to explore opportunities for collaboration in support of government initiatives and national development objectives.
Also speaking during the visit, Honeywell Group Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Tomi Ayo-Tugbo, echoed the sentiments expressed by Mrs. Nsidi-Sakiri and commended the Ministry for reforms that are delivering tangible improvements in the lives of Nigerians. She reaffirmed the Group’s commitment to supporting the country’s growth and prosperity.
The visit concluded with both parties reaffirming the importance of public-private sector cooperation in advancing Nigeria’s development agenda and improving service delivery for citizens.
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