NewsEngineers in PoliticsBuhari Inaugurates Presidential Power Initiative Committee

Buhari Inaugurates Presidential Power Initiative Committee

Date:

Share post:

- Advertisement -

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN as a member of the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for Presidential Power Initiate.

A statement by Dr. Umar Jibrilu Gwandu, Spokesperson Malami on Friday said other members include; Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Mrs.Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, and Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola.

Also included are; the Director General of the Nigeria’s Bureau of Public Enterprise, Mr. Alex Okoh, and the President, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Babagana Mohammed.

Inaugurating the Committee on Thursday, President Muhamamdu Buhari who described power sector as one of the most critical components of sustainable development, expressed commitment to improving the delivery of power in the country as his enduring and defining legacy.

- Advertisement -

He said following the Federal Executive Council approval, the coast was now clear and the SPV had the responsibility of executing the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), providing project management for the implementation of PPI and serve as the key manager to ensure cohesion and seamless execution.

By Alex Enumah, This Day

- Advertisement -

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Related articles

Engage experts in AI policy development, association tells FG

by Rotimi AgbanaThe Information Systems Audit and Control Association, Lagos State Chapter, has urged the Federal Government to...

NEC Moves To End Grid Collapse, Sets Up Committee On National Electrification

*** Private sector distributed renewable energy generation vital to increasing electricity access – VP Shettima *** States’ position on...

Nigeria’s Power Grid: A Victim of Vandalism

by My EngineersAs the Nigerian power sector continues to grapple with a myriad of challenges, the persistent problem...

Bresson N180bn Magboro Power Plant Kicks Off, Signs Purchase Agreement With IBEDC

by Chika Izuora The first phase of Magboro Power Plant kicked off on Monday with the official signing and...

Border Drill, Boost for Rice Production, Self-Sufficiency – FG

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the ongoing border drill that has largely...

Seyi Makinde’s Historic Feat in Oyo

The town hall meeting held by the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, with a cross-section of stakeholders in...

Coalition of Professional Women in Politics advocates for Good Governance; calls for Inclusion and Empowerment of Professional Women in Politics

The Coalition of Professional Women in Politics ( COPWIP) has called for Good Governance and Inclusion, Empowerment of...

Breaking: Sanwo-Olu suspends LABSCA GM over Ikoyi 21-storey building collapse

*…sets up independent probe panel, help desk... *9 rescued, 15 dead By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has...