Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on members of the National Council on Privatisation (NCP) to ensure the nation derives maximum value from its core assets, emphasizing the importance of their work in steering Nigeria towards economic prosperity. Speaking during the fourth NCP meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Tuesday, Shettima underscored the Council’s pivotal role in advancing President Bola Tinubu’s economic agenda.
Highlighting the urgency of their task, the Vice President stated, “The work of this Council has never been more important, especially given our current economic climate. Maximizing value from core national assets is a key tenet of the economic agenda of the President’s administration, and we must, as a Council, play our part in unlocking the national prosperity that Mr. President works towards every day.”
Shettima urged NCP members to provide visionary leadership and remain committed to fairness, noting that their contributions would be judged favorably by posterity if they prioritized the welfare of Nigerians. He further emphasized that Nigeria’s core assets are vital to achieving the administration’s economic goals, urging the Council to take active steps in driving national development.
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In a related development, Vice President Shettima also launched a risk analysis report developed by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) with support from SIDA and UNICEF. This report identifies local government areas most affected by violence, natural disasters, and infectious disease outbreaks, serving as a crucial tool for directing aid and resources to Nigeria’s most vulnerable regions.
Addressing stakeholders at the launch, Shettima praised the collaborative effort, describing it as a vital resource for improving disaster response and assistance allocation. He also applauded President Tinubu’s initiative to reinvigorate the National Addressing Council, a move aimed at reviving communication, enhancing urban planning, and fostering economic growth.
“This initiative to standardize Nigeria’s addressing system is long overdue,” Shettima remarked. “It will not only tackle decades of infrastructural deficits but also create a systematic approach to national address mapping, which is essential for efficient service delivery and sustainable development.” He added.
