The Director-Normal of the Nationwide Productiveness Centre (NPC), Dr. Baffa Babba Dan’Agundi, has referred to as for the widespread adoption of the Kaizen philosophy in each Nigeria’s private and non-private sectors to boost effectivity, effectiveness, and productiveness.
Talking on the 2nd Nationwide Kaizen Convention, themed “Driving General Development in Nigeria via Steady Enchancment: The Kaizen Method,” Dr. Dan’Agundi emphasised the significance of steady enchancment as a key technique for reinforcing Nigeria’s financial and industrial competitiveness. The one-day occasion was held at Zuma Corridor, Rock View Resort (Royale), Maitama, Abuja, in collaboration with the Japan Worldwide Cooperation Company (JICA).
Kaizen: A Sport-Changer for Nigerian Industries
Kaizen, a Japanese time period which means “change for the higher,” is a globally acknowledged methodology for course of enchancment, waste discount, and enhanced productiveness. The convention sought to introduce this philosophy to Nigerian organizations, standardize the African Kaizen Initiative (AKI) within the nation, and foster collaboration amongst industries, policymakers, and improvement companions.
Dr. Dan’Agundi pressured the pressing want for Nigerian organizations to undertake trendy administration and operational strategies to stay aggressive in world markets.
“Given the excessive stage of competitors amongst organizations on the planet in the present day, it’s instructive that we deal with enhancing our managerial and operational practices in order that we might be gamers within the world worth chains,” he mentioned.
He additional highlighted that Kaizen has been instrumental within the success of top-tier world companies by enhancing operational effectivity, decreasing waste, and enhancing product high quality.
“By embracing Kaizen, Nigerian organizations can increase their companies, generate further income and income with the identical stage of capital, and create extra job alternatives, thereby driving financial progress,” he said.
JICA Reaffirms Dedication to Nigeria’s Improvement
The Chief Consultant of JICA Nigeria Workplace, Mr. Susumu Yuzurio, reaffirmed Japan’s dedication to supporting Nigeria’s productiveness and financial transformation. He described Kaizen as a confirmed methodology that has revolutionized industries worldwide and will considerably contribute to Nigeria’s improvement.
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“Kaizen, which interprets to ‘change for the higher,’ is greater than an idea; it’s a philosophy that has remodeled companies, enhanced productiveness, and fostered a tradition of excellence throughout the globe,” Yuzurio said.
He additional emphasised that Kaizen ideas may help Nigeria improve competitiveness, streamline operations, and unlock new progress alternatives.
“For Nigeria, a nation with infinite potential, Kaizen presents a possibility to cut back waste, enhance product high quality, and contribute to financial prosperity,” he added.
Key Takeaways and Stakeholder Participation
The convention featured technical periods, roundtable discussions, and knowledge-sharing periods with consultants and trade practitioners presenting finest practices and success tales of Kaizen deployment. Stakeholders from authorities businesses, personal enterprises, and improvement companions attended the occasion, contributing to a fascinating and insightful discourse.
Among the many dignitaries current have been:
The Hon. Minister of Labour and Employment, represented by Everlasting Secretary, Dr. Salihu A. Usman.
The Director-Normal, Nationwide Productiveness Centre, Dr. Baffa Babba Dan’Agundi, alongside together with his crew of Administrators.
The Chief Consultant of JICA, Nigeria Workplace, Mr. Susumu Yuzurio.
Engr. Adejoh David, Coordinator, Kaizen NPC.
Ms. Sakura Ito, JICA Nigeria Workplace.
Orji Stephen, Consultant of the Managing Director/CEO, Abuja Enterprise Company (AEA).
With over 90 members from the private and non-private sectors, the occasion supplied a platform to debate methods for embedding Kaizen into Nigeria’s financial framework.
Nationwide Productiveness Centre: Driving Productiveness Development
The Nationwide Productiveness Centre (NPC), a federal authorities parastatal, is remitted to stimulate productiveness consciousness and promote socio-economic progress in Nigeria. The Centre achieves this via varied productiveness enchancment packages, together with:
Productiveness promotion and advocacy.
Surveys and research on productiveness traits.
Human capacity-building packages.
High quality enchancment initiatives beneath the Productiveness and High quality Enchancment Programme (P&QIP).
Dr. Dan’Agundi expressed gratitude to JICA for its continued partnership and referred to as on Nigerian organizations to actively combine Kaizen into their operational frameworks.
“Past this convention, we will proceed to depend on your cooperation to allow us to deploy Kaizen actions in your organizations and sectors,” he affirmed.
With rising curiosity in steady enchancment and effectivity methods, the adoption of Kaizen may function a catalyst for Nigeria’s financial transformation, fostering innovation, job creation, and sustainable improvement.