PSC TO MIGRATE TO PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AS ARGUNGU DECLARES STAFF TRAINING OPEN
By George Ozalla
The Police Service Commission has announced its migration from the old Annual Performance Evaluation Reports (APER) system to a more practical and efficient Performance Management System (PMS). According to the Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu rtd mni, the APER system was obsolete and grossly defective in the assessment of public servants.
DIG Argungu declared open a two-day training programme for staff of the Commission on the newly introduced public service performance appraisal system on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. He noted that the APER system of assessment in the Public Service is riddled with loopholes for manipulation which encourages favouritism and has undermined competence and excellence in the Public Service.
The PSC Chairman called on the staff attending the training programme to pay attention to details and ask questions where they need clarification, adding that the Commission takes the training very seriously and will not condone any report of laxity. He extended the Commission’s thanks to the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation for sending her staff to conduct the training programme.
According to the Director, Human Resource Management of the Commission, Aminu Malumfashi, the Performance Management System represents a transformational shift as it is not only an annual exercise but a continuous interactive process that engages supervisors and subordinates throughout the year. He explained that PMS emphasizes clear goal-setting, regular feedback, performance tracking and documentation, capacity building, and merit-based recognition and accountability.
The purpose of the training, according to Mr. Malumfashi, is to equip the staff with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to understand and implement the Performance Management System in their daily work. Some of the topics for the programme include Understanding MDAs Performance Management System (MPMS), Job Objectives Setting, Key Result Areas (KRAs), and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Dynamics of Cascading MDAs Deliverables to All levels of Accountability.
DIG Argungu said the Commission will continue to strive to improve its workforce and push for excellence in the day-to-day operations of its staff.
