The federal government yesterday approved the establishment of the Nigeria Industrial Council to stimulate the activities of industries in the country.
This was disclosed by the minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Okechukwu Enelamah, after the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa.
According to him, the council will engage the private sector to develop a viable policy for nation’s industrial sector.
He explained that the industrial council would be chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and will also have two vice presidents from
both the government and the private sector with membership drawn from private sector and relevant ministries.
The council also approved Draft Bill for National Centre for Disease Control.
During the briefing, minister of Health, Isaac Adeloye told State House Correspondents that the council approved the draft bill to give legal backing for the establishment of the National Centre for Disease Control.
According to him, a legal backing will now be given to the agency to have its own board, recruit its personnel and a CEO appointed.