Be at the Forefront of Actualizing the President's Agenda - VP Shettima

The new members of the National Council on Privatisation (NCP) have been implored to station themselves on the frontline of actualising the renewed hope agenda of the President Bola Tinubu's administration. 

Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima stated this while inaugurating the newly constituted NCP at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. 

According to the Vice President, President Tinibu's choice of the Council's membership is a reminder of what it can achieve with fresh ideas. The Council members, according to him, must do this by championing great reforms through disruptive minds and ideas, even as he noted that every great reform commences with a disruptive thinker, which he said the President symbolises. 

VP Shettima who is also Chairman of the Council noted that membership of the Council is as crucial as its mission, also observed that the diverse talents and great depth of experience of persons approved as members of the Council by President Tinubu speaks volume of their ability to deliver.  

"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"

"By his approval, Mr. President has entrusted us with the strategic national assignment of piloting the nation's economic sector reform, privatization, commercialization, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) program for the next four years"

"Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, today's inauguration invites us to take a front seat in the effort to actualize the Renewed Hope agenda of this government. Every great reform starts with a disruptive thinker, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu stands as a testament to this fact, reminding us of what we can achieve by infusing fresh ideas into this Council"

"This gathering underscores our drive towards economic rejuvenation and liberalization by unlocking the immense potential of Nigeria's economy, with reforms, PPPs, and privatization at the forefront." 

Senator Shettima reminded members of the Council that their appointment is a privilege to serve the nation by contributing to the socio-economic development of the Tinubu's administration has promised to deliver. 

He urged them not to rest on their oars in "ensuring accelerated growth of the economy, providing infrastructure, creating jobs, and providing an enabling environment for productive activities to flourish as they leverage on the nation's enormous resources for the benefit of Nigerians".