SAN FRANCISCO, May 30, (THEWILL) – Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, on Tuesday, inaugurated the Nigerian Industrial Policy and Competitiveness Advisory Council.
The council will be chaired by Osinbajo who also doubles as the Chairman of the Economic Management Team (EMT).
The Minister of Industry Trade and Investment, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah, will be the Vice-Chairman from the Public Sector to be assisted by the Minister of State, Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Aisha Abubakar as alternate Vice-Chairman also from the Public Sector.
President, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, was appointed Vice-Chairman from the Private Sector and he will be assisted by Chairman, ANAP Business Jets Ltd, Atedo Peterside as Alternate Vice-Chairman also from the Private Sector.
Other private sector members are Chairman, Nigerian Breweries and PZ Cussons, Chief Kola Jamodu; Chairman, BUA Group, Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu; Chairman, IVM Innoson Group of Companies Limited, Dr. Innocent Ifediaso Chukwuma; GMD, Chi Foods Nigeria, Rahul Savara; Chairman, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc Mr. John Coumantarous; CEO, Emzor Pharmaceuticals, Mrs. Stella Okoli; and, Country Head, Olam, Mukul Mathur.
Others are President/CEO Beloxxi Industries Limited, Obi Ezeude; MD/CEO Fidson Healthcare Plc, Fidelis Ayebea; Founder, Flutterwave, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji; President and CEO, GE Business Operations Nigeria, Lazarus Angbazo; CEO, Jumia, Mrs. Juliet Anamah; CEO, SecureID Nigeria Ltd, Mrs. Kofo Akinkugbe; Chairman/C.E.O, AMMASCO International Limited, Alhaji Ado Mustapha.
Completing the list of private sector members are Chairman, KAM Industries, Alhaji Kamaldeen Yusuf; Chairman, United Textiles Plc, Alhaji Adamu Atta; Chairman Candel Corporation; CEO Swift Networks, Charles Anudu; Chairman, Rumbu Sacks Nigeria Limited, Alhaji Ibrahim Salisu Buhari; Chairman, Tofa Group, Isiaku Tofa; MD/CEO Proforce Limited, Ade Ogundeyin; and, President, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Dr. Frank Udemba Jacobs.
Other public sector members are Minister for Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma; Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun; Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh; Minister for Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola; Minister for Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; Minister of State, Petroleum Resources Dr. Ibe Kachikwu; Minister for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi; Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu; and, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele.
Technical Committee members are Economic Adviser to the President, Dr. Yemi Dipeolu; Trade Adviser/Chief Negotiator, Amb. Chiedu Osakwe; MD, Bank of Industry, Kayode Pitan; Exec. Director/CEO, Nigerian Export Promotion Council, Olusegun Awolowo; Executive Secretary, Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission, Ms. Yewande Sadiku; Statistician-General, National Bureau of Statistics, Dr. Yemi Kale; and, CEO, Economic Associates Dr. Ayo Teriba.
