NEC Appoints Governors to NDPHC Board to Improve Nigeria’s Power Sector
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the nomination of six state governors to the board of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). This decision, made during the 142nd council meeting chaired by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, underscores the council’s commitment to strengthening the country’s electricity sector.
Representing the six geopolitical zones, the appointed governors include Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno, Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina, Hope Uzodinma of Imo, Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, and Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom.
The NDPHC, established in 2005 with funding from the excess crude account, plays a crucial role in managing the National Integrated Power Project (NIPP), aimed at improving Nigeria’s electricity supply system.
Other key updates and recommendations were made during the NEC meeting.
During the meeting, Vice-President Shettima also announced the operationalisation of the Presidential Food System Coordinating Unit, aimed at bolstering food security across the nation. This initiative is expected to develop robust economic solutions within Nigeria’s food system, contributing to overall national economic growth.
Furthermore, the council received updates on various key issues, including discussions on the establishment of state police and economic management strategies. The NEC emphasised the importance of aligning economic policies with the National Economic Management Team (NEMT) to address challenges such as foreign exchange facilities and fuel pricing.
The Vice President, in his opening remarks, said that the boost witnessed in Nigeria’s economic outlook is linked to the “financial prudence and transparency framework adopted by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“At the helm of the nation’s affairs is a leader who always reminds us of the necessity of making the right calls to deliver on our promises to the nation,” he said.
