By Chiazo Ogbolu
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has reaffirmed commitment to strengthening efficiency and delivering improved services through institutionalisation of robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
The Managing Director of NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa, gave the assurance, according to a statement he issued on Thursday in Lagos.
He gave the assurance while declaring open a two-day Executive Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Review and Familiarisation Retreat in Abeokuta.
He was represented by the Head of Business Process Efficiency and Due Diligence (BuPED) Desk of NRC, Mr Oyekunle Oyewole.
Opeifa said the reviewed SOPs would standardise operations, minimise operational risks and strengthen accountability across all levels in the corporation.
According to him, SOP is not bureaucracy but a practical document that tells every member of staff what to do, how to do it and who is responsible for what.
“Effective SOPs will strengthen operational efficiency, promote safety and align the corporation’s operations with global best practices,” he said.
The NRC boss charged all directors and other participants at the event to engage fully, critically and constructively.
“Review with the eye of a leader. Challenge existing gaps and own the solutions.
“Let us leave here with SOPs that are practical, enforceable and fit for the railway we are building today,” he said.
He noted that more than 150 SOPs were to be reviewed during the retreat with the aim of building a stronger, more efficient and more effective NRC.
He said that increased collaboration among departments in NRC would strengthen teamwork and contribute significantly to the transformation of the corporation. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)