Editor’s Note
- Governor Bobby Nasution optimistic about building a better North Sumatra
- Bobby Nasution: Development should not be a slogan
- Strengthening leadership positions
Governor Bobby Nasution optimistic about building a better North Sumatra
The Strategic Forum for Aligning Perceptions and Strengthening the Commitment of All Heads of Regional Government Agencies (OPDs) in the province of North Sumatra has made seven joint commitments as concrete steps to strengthen synergy in regional development.
Governor Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution of North Sumatra is optimistic that these commitments will form a strong foundation for building a better, more effective, and more sustainable North Sumatra.
Bobby Nasution expressed this optimism during the closing ceremony of the forum, which took place on Sunday evening, January 11, 2026, at the Tengku Rizal Nurdin Parapat Pora-Pora Mes Hall.
“With the seven commitments that emerged from this forum, I am optimistic that we can make more solid progress. Development cannot happen in isolation, but must be achieved through cooperation and synergy between all regional government agencies (OPDs),” Bobby Nasution told all the heads of the OPDs of the North Sumatra provincial government present.
Bobby Nasution: Development cannot be a slogan
According to him, the vision and mission for development cannot be a slogan, but must be translated into concrete, daily actions whose benefits are directly felt by the community.
“I want this commitment not to remain on paper, but to be actually implemented and evaluated, and for the residents of North Sumatra to experience the benefits,” Bobby emphasized.
Bobby hopes that through this forum, all heads of the regional government agencies (OPDs) can collaborate, support each other, and work towards results, so that North Sumatra’s development goals can be optimally and sustainably achieved.
“I would like to thank all the heads of the regional government agencies (OPDs) for organizing this meeting from Friday to today. Although this meeting occurred unexpectedly as a follow-up to our discussions, it is expected to contribute to aligning positions and strengthening the commitment and solidarity among all of us, especially among the leaders of the OPDs,” said Bobby.
Strategic Forum of the Regional Agencies of the Provincial Government of North Sumatra
The Strategic Forum of the Regional Agencies of the Provincial Government of North Sumatra has yielded seven joint commitments as concrete steps to strengthen synergy and cooperation between various sectors in regional development. These commitments form the basis for a joint effort to realize the North Sumatra Berkah cooperation, with the aim of a better, more advanced, and more sustainable North Sumatra.
The seven joint commitments of the heads of the regional government agencies (OPDs) of North Sumatra were read by the head of the North Sumatra Research and Development Agency (Bappelitbang), Dikky Anugerah, and presented to North Sumatra Governor Bobby Nasution, through North Sumatra’s acting provincial secretary, Sulaiman Harahap.
The seven joint commitments include: First, aligning all policies, programs, and activities of the regional government agencies (OPDs) with the realization of the vision and mission, the North Sumatra Medium-Term Development Plan 2025-2029 (RPJMD), the Regional Work Plan 2026 (RKPD), priority programs, the Program for the Fastest and Best Results (PHTC), regional strategic projects, and disaster recovery, as established by the Governor of North Sumatra.
Second, directly managing the organization’s performance control and taking full responsibility for planning, implementation, results achievement, and risk management, including rehabilitation and reconstruction after disasters, without shifting responsibility to technical aspects or other parties.
Third, implementing operational, measurable, and results-oriented planning and budgeting with tangible community impact, ensuring that every activity has clear and measurable performance indicators and benefits.
Fourth, implementing the government’s internal control system (SPIP) and risk management substantively, not just formally, by terminating, reviewing, or redirecting problematic activities and integrating the principles of better, safer, and more sustainable reconstruction. Fifth, maintaining budgetary discipline, quality execution of activities, and integrity in the procurement of goods and services.
Sixth, managing the performance of regional aid organizations (OPDs) based on results and impact, with a focus on restoring basic, social, economic, and infrastructure services, and developing written improvement plans if performance indicators are not met.
Seventh, strengthening collaboration and synergy between OPDs, district/municipal governments, the central government, and other stakeholders to accelerate disaster recovery and achieve the development goals of the North Sumatra province.
Strengthening Leadership Functions
Meanwhile, Agustinus, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the North Sumatra Human Resources Development Agency (BPSDM), stated that this forum is a crucial opportunity for all OPD leaders to unify their focus, strengthen coordination, and sharpen their leadership skills in overseeing the success of the 17 priority programs, 53 regional strategic programs, and 6 rapid results programs of the North Sumatra province.
He added that the forum’s outcomes included achieving synergy and alignment of development programs, as well as mapping the level of understanding among OPD heads regarding the Governor’s vision and mission, Priority Programs (PP), Regional Strategic Programs (PSD), the Fastest and Best Results (PHTC) Program, and the agreed joint commitments. ***rel
