Abuja: Mr. Bui Hung, the Vietnamese Ambassador to Nigeria, says his country’s administrative reforms will enhance efficiency within the government and reduce redundancy. The ambassador stated this during an exclusive interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the Vietnamese government’s strategy focuses on restructuring its administrative tiers by merging and reorganizing administrative units at provincial and commune levels. This initiative follows the adoption of Resolution No. 202/2025/QH15, which officially decreased the number of provincial-level administrative units from 63 to 34, comprising 28 provinces and 6 centrally-administered cities.
‘The restructuring process is imperative for streamlining governance and ensuring that resources are utilized effectively,’ Hung stated. He explained that the plan goes beyond reducing numbers and is aimed at creating more efficient administrative functionalities and improving public service delivery. As part of the reform effort, existing local government structures are being re-evaluated and refined.
‘We aim to establish new commune-level Party Committees and appoint key leadership positions that align with the vision of efficient governance,’ he noted. According to the ambassador, this will enable local authorities to respond more effectively to community needs and enhance overall government responsiveness.
He also highlighted the importance of these reforms in the context of economic growth and stability in developing countries. ‘By eliminating unnecessary layers of bureaucracy, we can minimize delays and streamline processes that have previously hindered effective governance,’ he explained.
The ambassador said that the government had taken deliberate measures to address the impact of these changes on political stability and leadership continuity. ‘Our plans have strong public backing, and we are committed to maintaining continuity of services through established local authority structures throughout the transition. We believe that these administrative reforms will yield positive outcomes, ultimately benefiting the Vietnamese people through enhanced governance and improved public services,’ he said.
He added that the initiative would foster collaboration with other developing nations facing similar challenges, particularly in Africa.
