REVENUE MOBILISATION ALLOCATION AND FISCAL COMMISSION
PRESS RELEASE
RMAFC CHAIRMAN TASKS STAFF ON ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE
The Honourable Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, OFR has called for stronger accountability, discipline and professionalism in the Commission, stressing that effective performance management is essential to improving staff productivity and institutional service delivery.
The Chairman made the call in his opening address at a roundtable on Performance Management and Discipline organised for members of the Commission’s Personnel Matters Committee (PMC) at the Chelsea Hotels from 13–14 Octobe, 2026.
Represented by Hon. Ntufam Eyo-Nsa Whiley, Federal Commissioner representing Cross River State and Chairman of PMC, Dr. Shehu described performance management as a strategic tool for improving individual and organizational effectiveness adding that it enables institutions to set clear expectations, monitor progress, identify capacity gaps, reward excellence and address underperformance. He observed that discipline was vital to maintaining ethical standards, responsible conduct and compliance with established rules.
The Chairman said the Personnel Matters Committee has important roles in strengthening the Commission’s internal administrative systems. He therefore urged participants to develop practical strategies for improving performance appraisal, handling disciplinary matters and managing confidential personnel records in line with the Public Service Rules and the Public Service Performance Management System.
“The ultimate measure of this roundtable will not be the quality of the presentations alone, but the extent to which the knowledge gained translates into improved workplace conduct, stronger accountability and better institutional performance,” he stated.
Vice Chairman of the PMC and Federal Commissioner representing Plateau State in the Commission, Hon. Sa’ad Ibrahim Bello who represented the Committee Chairman at the event said effective performance management requires continuous monitoring of staff activities and achievements to determine whether individual and organisational targets are being met. He stressed the need to equip personnel managers to set clear goals, establish performance indicators and conduct objective assessments.
Similarly, Mr. Haruna Umar, Deputy Director and Head of Training and Capacity Building at RMAFC, described the event as a timely initiative that would strengthen staff performance management and improve service delivery.
The Chief Executive Officer of Future Vision Possibilities Ltd, the consulting firm facilitating the programme, said the engagement was designed to refresh participants’ knowledge and introduce practical approaches to performance management and discipline. He advised that future capacity-building sessions should focus on governance, committee procedures, strategic decision-making, meeting efficiency and report writing.
Other members of the Committee at the occassion included Omowumi Olubunmi Ogunlola, Federal Commissioner representing Ekiti State; Hon. Mohammed Kabeer Usman, Federal Commissioner representing Gombe State; Amb. Ayuba Ngbako, Federal Commissioner representing the Federal Capital Territory; and Hon. Aruviere Egharhevwa, Federal Commissioner representing Delta State.
The two-day programme will feature sessions on performance management, SMART goal-setting, employee engagement, appraisal practices, discipline, communication and emotional intelligence. It also addressed committee administration, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, records classification and decision tracking.
The roundtable reflects RMAFC’s commitment to strengthening institutional capacity and building a professional, disciplined and results-oriented workforce.
Maryam Umar Yusuf, mnipr
Head, Information and Public Relations Unit
RMAFC