The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has advised the newly inaugurated board members of agencies under his office to focus on economic development and revival of the country from recession.
Osinbajo gave the advice while inaugurating board chairmen and their members on Tuesday in Abuja, saying that their appointment were well deserved.
The Vice President, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, advised the members to key into the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan of the Federal Government.
“Nigeria has over the last 24 to 36 months passed through a period of economic recession which necessitated the development of a home grown Economic Recovery and Growth Plan which you are expected to key into in view of the importance of your institutions to national economic stability.
“I therefore expect robust policies initiatives from you as members of the boards being inaugurated today,” the Vice President said.
He, however, directed that the management of their organisations should be allowed to perform their duties without any interference from the board.
He also cautioned them against corrupt practices, stating that government would not hesitate to sanction any infractions.
Mr Yakubu Dogara, Speaker, House of Representatives, said that the boards were critical to national development.
Dogara, represented by Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, urged the boards to ensure they contributed their quotas to the country’s economic growth.
The speaker congratulated the new boards, saying that there was a lot of work to be done and he believed they would do a wonderful job.
Mr Ignatius Longjan, the Chairman of National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), who spoke on behalf of members promised that they would be diligent in the discharge of their assignment.
He prayed to God to grant them the wisdom and good health to enable them discharge their duties efficiently.
“In this national assignment given to us, we will do it diligently and appropriately, we will not let you down.
“We will carry out these assignments to the best of our abilities; whatever will make Nigeria better, we will do it,” Longjan said.
Three boards were inaugurated with the Vice President as Chairman of National Boundary Commission (NBC) and Border Community Development Agency (BCDA). (NAN)