The Bureau was formed in response to the growing inefficiencies within the Nigerian bureaucracy, including poor staff morale, low productivity, and a lack of proper incentives for public servants.
These reforms were intended to motivate civil servants, improve the efficiency of government operations, and prepare the public service for long-term sustainability.
[3] The establishment of the BPSR also marked a shift toward ensuring that the Nigerian Public Service could meet citizens' evolving demands.
[4] The agency has the primary mandate to provide leadership in developing and implementing public service reforms to improve Nigeria.
Its key responsibilities include:[8] The agency is led by a Director-General, appointed by the President, who oversees the Bureau's operations and ensures the alignment of reform initiatives with national goals.