December 13, (THEWILL) – Vice President Kashim Shettima has inaugurated the newly re-constituted National Council on Privatisation (NCP).
The vice president doubles as chairman of the NCP. Inaugurating the council at the vice president’s conference room, State House in Abuja on Friday, December 8, Shettima 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.
This was disclosed in a press statement issued on Wednesday, by the Head, Public communications, Amina Tukur Othman.
According to the Vice President, “Membership in this distinguished council symbolises 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.”
Members of the Council include:
Vice President, Kashim – Chairman, National Council on Privatisation.
Mr Wale Edun – Hon. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Vice Chairman; Lateef Fagbemi – Attorney General of the Federation; Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu – Hon. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning; Dr Doris Anite – Hon. Minister Industries, Trade, and Investment; George Akume – Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and Dr Olayemi Cardoso – Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria.
Others are Dr Tope Fasua – Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs; Oluwole Oshin – Private Member; Mal. Mohammed Mustapha – Private Member; Olayiwola Yahaya – Private Member; Akwa Effion Okon – Private Member and Alex Okoh – Director General, Bureau of Public Enterprises, Secretary/Member.
The Vice President urged members to view their appointment to the Council 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, while leveraging on the enormous human and natural resources for the benefit of our people.
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