VICE President Yemi Osinbajo has said that Nigeria now need ‘do-tanks’ and not ‘think-tanks’ in order to achieve its potentials.
Osinbajo stated this on Monday while inaugurating the Senior Executive Course 43 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS).
Speaking on the theme of the Course 43 programme titled “Getting Things Done: Strategies for the Implementation of Policies and Programmes in Nigeria”, the vice president noted that “this year’s theme goes to the heart of what is generally considered the bane of development in Nigeria, poor implementation.“
“So, your task is already well cut out for you. Perhaps Course 43 will be able to unlock the mystery of failed or poorly implemented policies and projects, but more importantly, promote a practical, nitty-gritty guide to implementing projects and policies. This is a body of knowledge that is desperately needed today.“
According to him, “the proverbial gap between intention and results; between policy and stated outcomes; delivering on campaign promises or even just doing what the well-articulated policy papers say. For many serious-minded policymakers, the frustration is the same, yes we know all about think-tanks what we need now are do-tanks.“
While commending the commitment and contributions of NIPSS to critical national issues through policy briefs, policy advice and other strategic interventions, Prof. Osinbajo assured staff, participants and management of the Federal Government’s continued support to the institution especially in the upgrade of facilities but tasked the NIPSS management to be innovative in addressing its problems.
