By Tony Obiechina, Abuja
The Vice President and the Chairman of, National Council on Privatisation (NCP), Sen. Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the newly re-constituted Council with a charge to members to champion the road to the economic prosperity of the Nation.
Inaugurating the Council, the Vice President advised the new members to fully embrace the Federal Government’s promise to propel the economy forward towards a Nigeria brimming with opportunities, growth, and empowerment.
According to a statement by Amina Tukur Othman Head of Public Communications at the Bureau of Public Public Enterprises (BPE) on Wednesday, the Vice President stated that the membership of the NCP is as crucial as its mission, hence the diversity of talents and profundity of experience of members approved for inauguration President Tinubu.
He noted that by his approval, Mr. President has entrusted the NCP with the strategic national assignment of piloting the nation’s economic sector reform, privatisation, commercialisation, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program for the next four years.
He also stressed that the NCP is statutorily mandated to determine, formulate strategic plans, and approve policies on reforms of various sectors of the economy, as well as articulate a clear vision to drive our economy for the political, economic, and social well-being of all Nigerians, through the optimization of government-owned entities and assets.
He also stated that “Membership in this distinguished council symbolizes more than mere participation; it signifies a steadfast commitment and a resolute belief in our shared vision for a Nigeria brimming with opportunities, growth, and empowerment. It represents our collective pledge to propel the economy forward, build robust infrastructure, forge pathways to employment, and nurture an environment where productivity flourishes”. READ ALSO:
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The members of the inaugurated NCP are:
Senator Kashim Shettima –Vice President (Chairman), Mr. Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, (Vice Chairman); Mr. Lateef Fagbemi – Attorney General of the Federation; Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning; Dr. Doris Anite, Minister Industries, Trade, and Investment, and Mr. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
Others are Dr. Olayemi Cardoso – Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria; Dr. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, Mr. Oluwole Oshin Private Member; Mal. Mohammed Mustapha – Private Member; Mr Olayiwola, Yahaya – Private Member; Mr. Akwa Effion Okon – Private Member and Mr. Alex Okoh – Director General, BPE (Secretary/Member).
He urged the members to view their appointment as a privilege to serve the nation by contributing to the socio-economic development of the nation and accelerated growth of the economy, through the provision of infrastructure, job creation, as well as creating an enabling environment for productive activities to flourish.
