STRATEGIC MANDATE/OBJECTIVE

1. To ensure the effective formulation and implementation of the Centre’s programmes and projects.
2. To conduct studies on contemporary methods of increasing productivity in Public and Private Organizations.
3. To assist in the formulation of policy memos on productivity related matters.

DEPARTMETAL DIVISIONS/UNITS FUNCTIONS

The department is headed by a Director, assisted by one Director and one Deputy Director, who in turn supervise the two Divisions of the department.  Each Division has two sections as follows:

1. Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Division

            a).    Planning

            b).    Monitoring and Evaluation

2. Policy Analysis and Research

           a) Policy Analysis

           b) Research

Functions

1. Designing and Coordination of the Annual Programmes and Projects
2.  Monitoring and Evaluation of Programmes
3. Co-ordination and articulation of the Centre’s Annual Budget preparation.
4.  Conduct empirical researches, surveys and studies on contemporary methods of increasing productivity.
5. Liaising and cooperating with research institutes and all other organizations considered relevant for the attainment of the Centre’s goals and objectives

PROGRAMMES CONDUCTED SINCE 2016 TO DATE

The PPA department carried out the following programmes in the period under review:

1. Survey on “Impact of Infrastructure on Productivity of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMES) in Nigeria”
2. Survey on “An analysis of the Determinants of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Productivity in Nigeria”
3. Survey on “COVID-19 pandemic and the Nigerian Economy: The productivity Implications”
4. Survey on “Impact of Entrepreneurship and Vocational Skills Development on Youth Empowerment in Nigeria”
5. Survey on “The Impact of Government Policies on the Productivity of Nigerians:

A Case Study of Naira Redesign”

6. Survey on “Impact of Fuel Scarcity on the Productivity of SMEs in Nigeria”
7. Productivity Summit

           2^nd- 1^st – 3^rd December, 1987

           3^{rd -}     24^th – 25^th May, 2022

           4^th-    4^th -5^th April, 2023

8. Capacity Building and Sensitization Workshop on Enhancing the Performance of Project Inspectors of National Productivity Centre for Staff of the Centre
9. Capacity Building on Basic Course for Productivity Practitioners (BCPP) and Techniques for Productivity Research Officers of the Centre

IMPACT MADE BY DEPARTMENT

Monitoring & Evaluation:

• Provided information on performance feedback on a continuous basis.
• Ensured accountability of projects and programmes.
• It guided decision making.

Surveys:

Provided valuable data that informed policy development.

Trainings:

Developed skills of staff, improved performance in work processes, career advancement and employee engagement.

Productivity Summit:

Created awareness, skills development, networking amongst participants and formation of partnerships.

Year Programme/Year Planner:

The department compiled and published the Centre’s year programmes of activities