President Tinubu Approves National Strategy on Public Service Reforms
Oghenevwede Ohwovoriole in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has approved the National Strategy on Public Service Reforms being anchored by the Bureau for Public Service Reforms (BPSR) to drive reforms in
President Bola Tinubu has granted approval to the National Strategy on Public Service Reforms, a key initiative spearheaded by the Bureau for Public Service Reforms (BPSR). The BPSR Director General, Dasuki Arabi, announced this at the Child Online Safety Protection and Reporting of Abuse (COSPRA) 2026 summit, held in Abuja on Wednesday.
The summit, organized by the Ndukwe Kalu Foundation (NKF) and the Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NIRA), aimed to address the challenges of online child safety in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
Ariba revealed that the President had approved the national strategy on public service reforms, which will be revised every three years to account for changes in technology and societal needs. He highlighted that recent developments in AI, blockchain technology, and other policies have necessitated a revision of the strategy. Arabi emphasized the importance of a collaborative approach to child safety, noting that no single institution or sector can protect children in the digital realm alone.
He stated that the digital world is now an integral part of everyday life, posing new challenges for regulation, public service delivery, and data governance.
Addressing the summit, Adesola Akinsanya, President of the NIRA and Chairperson of its Board of Trustees, underscored the summit's purpose of bringing together stakeholders to discuss measures for child online safety. He called on lawmakers, policymakers, business leaders, and civil society to collaborate in safeguarding children online.
Ms. Erica Okibe, Executive Secretary of the Ndukwe Kalu Foundation (NKF), echoed the importance of collective responsibility in protecting children. She stressed the need for awareness campaigns and policy initiatives to enhance internet safety, especially for the younger generation who are increasingly active online.
A student attendee, Oladele Daniella Omolara, appreciated the summit's focus on educating GenZ on safe internet usage. She urged the government to intensify efforts in promoting internet safety awareness.
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