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VICE PRESIDENT SHETTIMA SEEKS CLOSE COLLABORATION AMONG MDAS

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Vice President, Kashim Shettima has called for close collaboration among ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) of government to actualize the agenda of President BOLA TINUBU across different sectors.

This is just as the National Council on Privatization (NCP) chaired by the Vice President on Wednesday ratified the 2021 and 2022 audit financial reports of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE).

 A statement by the media aide to the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha, revealed that the Council also approved the progress made so far by the BPE in the implementation of its 2024 work plan aimed at strengthening its operations.

 The Vice President during the meeting, commended the new management of the BPE for its diligence and renewed vision, particularly for its close supervision and conclusion of the Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant concession, as well as efforts to establish an Independent System Operator, urging stakeholders to support the realization of the bureau’s set objectives.

 Shettima further tasked the agency to work with the various committees of the NCP and the Ministry of Justice, and come up with a robust road map to expedite the completion of outstanding transactions, in the interest of the nation.

Written by: Ella Adike

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