By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The Katsina State Governor, Umar Dikko Radda, has expressed the optimism that his appointment to the Board of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company NDPHC alongside five other Governors will assist in repositioning the outfit and improve power supply situation in the country.
This is even as he lauded President Bola Tinubu for his foresight in making the appointments.
The President on Thursday June 27 ,appointed six State Governors to serve on the Board of the power generating giant to help in rejigging its fortunes.
Other Governors appointed to represent their various geo-political zones are Hope Uzodinma, Imo, Prof Babagana Zulum Borno, Biodun Oyebanji, Ekiti, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Kwara, and Pastor Umo Eno Akwa Ibom State.
The appointments which were approved by the National Economic Council, NEC, at its meeting on Thursday, June 27, 2024, is part of a strategic move to strengthen the power company’s leadership and enhance its operational effectiveness, according to a statement issued by the Katsina State Governor’s spokesperson ,Ibrahim Kaula Mohemmed on Friday June 28.
Governor Radda pledged to bring his wealth of experience and understanding of the unique power needs of the Northwest region to bear on his new role.
While assuring of working towards sustainable solutions for Nigeria’s power sector, Governor Radda noted that the appointments underscore the Federal Government’s commitment to addressing the country’s power challenges,through a collaborative approach leveraging expertise and regional insights of state Governors .
” I am deeply honoured by this appointment and the trust reposed in me by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu .This role presents an opportunity to contribute significantly to Nigeria’s power sector and,by extension ,our national development.
“I am committed to working diligently with my fellow Board Members to advance the objectives of the NDPHC and improve power supply across our nation .
“The inclusion of State Governors on the Board demonstrates the president’s commitment to collaborative governance and his recognition of the crucial roles states play in national development.
“I assure all Nigerians that we will work tirelessly to deliver on the Renewed Hope Mandate for our collective benefits.” the Katsina State Governor stated.
