The Osun State Government has been declared the
best-performing state in Nigeria by the World Bank Project Implementation.
The state also emerged the best among the
participating states in Nigeria in the World Bank Rural Access and Mobility
Project 2 (RAMP 2).
The World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Africa
Region, Rachid Banmessaoud, made the revelations in a ‘Commendable Performance
Letter’ addressed to the state government.
Banmessaoud said Osun State has also been
recognised by the World Bank Task Team Leaders as a strong performer in project
implementation.
He commended the high sense of diligence and
commitment displayed by the state government, which according to him, earned it
the award.
According to the country director, "This is to
appreciate your support and the state participation in the just concluded
Nigeria Portfolio Performance Awards ceremony hosted by the World Bank Country
Office in Abuja, and to congratulate you on your state commendable performance
which led to the winning of the best performing state under the Rural Access
and Mobility Project 2 (RAMP 2).
"Osun State has also been recognised by World
Bank Task Team Leaders as a strong performer in project implementation.
"The event recognised the performance of
project implementation teams across the states and federal institutions.
Furthermore, state delegates were afforded the opportunity to network and share
knowledge with their colleagues from other states.
"Through this event, we also believe that Osun
State will significantly improve the overall momentum in the implementation of
projects in the state.
"Consequently, we invite your State Focal
Person to the first phase of the FY20 Country Portfolio Performance Review
(CPPR) which will focus on strengthening the coordination mechanism at the state
level to ensure Nigeria meets the FY20 Portfolio Performance Indicator Targets.
"The event will be held in Abuja on September
25, 2019, at the World Bank office.
“The second phase of the CPPR will hold in January
2020, and will involve all Project Implementing Units (PIUs) as has always been
the practice."
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