Hadiza Bala Usman
Hadiza Bala Usman is a Nigerian public servant and reform advocate known for her role in initiating significant reforms in Nigeria's port operations. As the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, she spearheaded efforts to decentralise port operations, allowing importers more freedom in choosing terminals and enhancing competition among port operators. Her initiatives aimed to address the longstanding inefficiencies in the country’s port system, which have been detrimental to Nigeria's economic growth.
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Nigeria:
Hadiza Bala Usman was reportedly named to serve as the new SGF, according to multiple reports.
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Nigeria:
Hadiza Bala-Usman is the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination.
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Nigeria:
Hadiza Bala-Usman was listed among the winners of previous NEAPS awards.
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Nigeria:
The Central Results Delivery and Coordination Unit, established in June 2023 and headed by Hadiza Bala-Usman, is tasked with officially evaluating ministerial performance.
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Nigeria:
Hadiza Bala-Usman is leading the verification team assessing the performance of various government ministries.
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Nigeria:
Hadiza Bala-Usman inaugurated the Citizens’ Delivery Tracker to enhance feedback between citizens and the government.
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Nigeria:
Hadiza Bala Usman said the incumbent administration is actively addressing long-standing gaps within the policy ecosystem.
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Nigeria:
In 2017, Hadiza Bala Usman initiated reforms to break monopolies by allowing importers to choose terminals freely.
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