The National Economic Council (NEC) has endorsed the appointment of six State Governors to serve on the Board of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC).
Yusuf Abba, Governor of Kano State, disclosed this during a briefing with State House Correspondents following the NEC meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
The appointed Governors, representing the six geopolitical zones, include the Governors of Borno, Katsina, Imo, Ekiti, Kwara, and Akwa Ibom States.
NEC underscored the vital role of NDPHC in Nigeria’s economic advancement by approving these nominations.
The June NEC meeting also featured updates and recommendations from its ad-hoc committees, including:
- The Ad-Hoc Committee on Flood, Erosion, Drought, and Desertification stressed the need to revitalise State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) and enhance coordination among different tiers of government.
- On Climate Change, the Council decided that key officials would meet to strategise on funding sources for mitigating climate challenges faced by the States. The outcomes of this meeting will be presented to President Bola Tinubu.
- The Council adopted recommendations from the committee’s report on economic affairs, focusing on aligning with the National Economic Management Team (NEMT) to address economic challenges related to foreign exchange, loan facilities, and fuel pricing.
- The Ad-Hoc Committee on Crude Oil Theft Prevention and Control, chaired by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, presented interim measures to enhance security at oil and gas terminals and improve regulatory oversight.
- Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde was co-opted into the committee as an expert, tasked with submitting the final report within one month.
- Discussions on the establishment of state police continued, with states urged to expedite their submissions on the matter.