Osinbajo-led NCP proposes free healthcare, improved power for Nigerians.
There has been so much outcry by several Nigerians calling on the government to make available all the needed support for the ease of livelihood in all aspects, and this quest has led to different rise in approaches taken by individuals and different groups to make it all a reality. though after so much intense approach the federal government is taking an entirely new approach beyond comprehension to make life better for its citizens.
Yesterday in a meeting of the National Council on Privatization (NCP), chaired by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 seeks the Federal Government’s approval for free healthcare and improved power sector to the benefit of millions of Nigerians.
The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinabjo, while presiding over the council meeting, approved the preparation and presentation to President Muhammadu Buhari, a draft legislative instrument to enact the Health Sector Reform Bill and associated legislation.
In a tweet by the spokesman to the Vice President, Mr Laolu Akande revealed that among issues discussed by the NCP include: the power sector and comprehensive healthcare reforms.
Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has just presided over the National Council on Privatization, NCP, where power sector issues & comprehensive healthcare reforms were tabled.
Significantly, NCP today approved preparation & presentation to Mr. President & FEC, a draft legislative instrument to enact.
— Laolu Akande (@akandeoj) May 19, 2020
The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo recalled that the critical point of “Buhari administration’s reform will ensure that several millions of Nigerians who can’t afford to pay, would receive efficient healthcare services once the new system takes off.”
While other members of the NCP include some ministers, the CBN Governor and the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises who doubles as the Secretary of the Council.
By: Ayooluwa Joshua