Jonathan approves new power reform structure
By Vincent Ikuomola.
In a bid to provide an uninterrupted power supply in the country, President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday approved the composition of a new power reform structure.
The new structure is to be driven by the Presidential Action Committee on Power chaired by the President, supported by a Presidential Task Force on Power.
The Presidential Action Committee under the new structure, according to a statement signed by the presidential spokesman, Mr Ima Niboro, will provide leadership and guidance for the development of the power sector, and determine the general policy direction and strategic focus of the on-going power reform.
The Committee also has Vice- President Mohammed Namadi Sambo as alternate chairman.
Other members of the committee include the Minister of State for Power, the Ministers of Finance, National Planning and Petroleum Resources, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Head of Service, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria , a Special Adviser on Power, and Chief of Staff to the President.
Also, the Presidential Task Force, has been charged with the responsibility of developing and driving the Action Plan for the nation’s power sector with achievable targets within the tenure of the administration.
It is also to articulate a proper plan of action for implementation in power generation, transmission distribution as well as issues on power sector reform. The Taskforce will report to the President and the Presidential Action Committee regularly.
The Presidential Task Force is to be chaired by the Special Adviser to the President on Power.
Other members include the Permanent Secretary (Ministry of Power); Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum of Corporation (NNPC); Managing Director, Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN); Managing Director, Niger-Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC); Director General, Bureau for Public Procurement (BPP); Director-General, Bureau for Public Enterprises (BPE); Accountant-General of the Federation; Chief Executive, Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC); CEOs of two power distribution companies; CEOs of two generating companies, and Director of Power in the Power Ministry. The Senior Special Assistant to the President (Special Projects) will serve as secretary.
Under the new arrangement, the Ministry of Power will, however, continue to supervise the daily affairs of the Ministry and relevant agencies, as well as fund the various projects approved in the 2010 budget.
It will also provide a conducive environment for the Presidential Taskforce to carry out its assignment. All requests for the award of contracts for the
consideration of the Federal Executive Council are to be handled by the Ministry.
By Vincent Ikuomola.
In a bid to provide an uninterrupted power supply in the country, President Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday approved the composition of a new power reform structure.
The new structure is to be driven by the Presidential Action Committee on Power chaired by the President, supported by a Presidential Task Force on Power.
The Presidential Action Committee under the new structure, according to a statement signed by the presidential spokesman, Mr Ima Niboro, will provide leadership and guidance for the development of the power sector, and determine the general policy direction and strategic focus of the on-going power reform.
The Committee also has Vice- President Mohammed Namadi Sambo as alternate chairman.
Other members of the committee include the Minister of State for Power, the Ministers of Finance, National Planning and Petroleum Resources, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the Head of Service, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria , a Special Adviser on Power, and Chief of Staff to the President.
Also, the Presidential Task Force, has been charged with the responsibility of developing and driving the Action Plan for the nation’s power sector with achievable targets within the tenure of the administration.
It is also to articulate a proper plan of action for implementation in power generation, transmission distribution as well as issues on power sector reform. The Taskforce will report to the President and the Presidential Action Committee regularly.
The Presidential Task Force is to be chaired by the Special Adviser to the President on Power.
Other members include the Permanent Secretary (Ministry of Power); Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum of Corporation (NNPC); Managing Director, Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN); Managing Director, Niger-Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC); Director General, Bureau for Public Procurement (BPP); Director-General, Bureau for Public Enterprises (BPE); Accountant-General of the Federation; Chief Executive, Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC); CEOs of two power distribution companies; CEOs of two generating companies, and Director of Power in the Power Ministry. The Senior Special Assistant to the President (Special Projects) will serve as secretary.
Under the new arrangement, the Ministry of Power will, however, continue to supervise the daily affairs of the Ministry and relevant agencies, as well as fund the various projects approved in the 2010 budget.
It will also provide a conducive environment for the Presidential Taskforce to carry out its assignment. All requests for the award of contracts for the
consideration of the Federal Executive Council are to be handled by the Ministry.
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