Former Lagos State Governor and now Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reflected on his time in office as governor, revealing how he regularly assessed the performance of his commissioners. Tinubu explained that during his administration, he adopted a system of accountability and performance evaluation to ensure that every commissioner delivered on their mandate. According to him, this approach was critical in shaping Lagos into the economic hub it is today.

Tinubu stated that he believed leadership was not about holding titles but about delivering results. By scoring and ranking his commissioners, he was able to identify areas of strength and weakness while holding members of his cabinet accountable. He added that this method created a culture of competition and efficiency, as commissioners worked harder to avoid being rated poorly.

The former Lagos governor also emphasized that governance requires teamwork, vision, and discipline. He noted that Lagos’ success under his leadership came from setting clear goals and demanding accountability from his team. This, he said, ensured that projects were completed on time and policies effectively implemented.

Tinubu encouraged current leaders to adopt similar practices of transparency and evaluation. He argued that for Nigeria to progress, officeholders must focus on service delivery rather than personal gain, stressing that performance tracking is key to achieving good governance.