Office of the Executive Secretary
The Office of the Executive Secretary serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, overseeing the implementation of policies approved by the Governing Board and managing the daily operations of the Agency. The units that fall under the Office of the Executive Secretary include Legal, Internal Audit, Media/Publicity, Management Information System(MIS), Procurement, and Servicom.
LEGAL UNIT
The Legal Unit prepares, vets and endorses all Legal Agreements concerning the Agency. It liaises with external solicitors in matters relating to litigation, arbitration and conflicts resolution. It also gives legal advice on matters relating to the Agency and prepares policy memorandum for submission to external bodies, Ministries, Departments and other Agencies.
INTERNAL AUDIT UNIT
The Audit Unit is responsible for the auditing of the Agency’s records, it determines audit procedures and identifies key control points. The Unit also issues audit inspection reports and ensures follow-up actions.
MEDIA/PUBLICITY
This Unit is the most valuable in the Agency. It is the image maker of the Agency. Its duties include, initiating general and specific information and public relations strategies for the projection and protection of the Agency’s image. It advises management on the public relations and information needs of the Agency as dictated by time and event. It also works with the media and public relations practitioners to ensure positive promotion of the Agency’s image and activities.
The Media/Publicity Unit organizes and handles Press Conferences, liaises with relevant departments, operators and non-profit organizations to contribute to community development. It is also responsible for the printing and publication of Journals, News Bulletins, Event Cards and Diaries.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM UNIT (MIS)
The MIS Unit is responsible for Information generation, communication, problem identification and helps in the process of decision-making. The Unit, therefore, plays a vital role in the management, administration and operation of the Agency.
Major functions include:
The installation and management of Information Communication Technology (ICT) equipments, Administers the Agency’s Website, Internet and Database Management from where appropriate data is collected from the various Departments, Units and from the Website Feedbacks, processed, and reports generated for Management decisions. The Unit is expected to fulfill the information needs of individual Staff, the Management Team, the Agency’s Board, our Partners/Collaborators, and the Society at large especially in Border Communities Development Projects.
PROCUREMENT UNIT
This Unit is responsible for the procurement of stock and non-stock items. It advises on matters relating to investments by the Agency. It also liaises with relevant departments of the Agency towards generating and mobilizing revenue for the Agency from governmental Agencies and other relevant International Organizations and donors.
SERVICOM UNIT
SERVICOM means service compact with all Nigerian. It is the machinery for institutionalizing effective Public Service delivery. The BCDA SERVICOM Unit was established under The Office of The Executive Secretary to operationalize the Agency’s commitment to effective and efficient service delivery. It is headed by a Nodal Officer assisted by three (3)Desk Officers namely; Charter Desk Officer, Servicom improvement Desk Officer and Citizen Relations/Complaints Desk Officer. The Unit manage links with strategic partners and other stakeholders on service delivery, market research, citizen care/relations and serve as the secretariat of the Agency’s Service Delivery Committee.
