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Rule of Law & Good Governance
Presidential Advisory Council constituted
Mar 3, 2010, 12:53
| | The Acting President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has set up a Presidential Advisory Council to provide alternative inputs into policy formation, promote good governance in the areas of power, economy, security, infrastructure, social sector, the electoral process, and the fight against corruption, among others.
Other terms of reference include:
.to evaluate policy implementation and advise on areas requiring adjustments;
.to advise the President on how to maximize the benefits derivable from government’s efforts;
.to advise on such actions and programmes that may improve credibility and performance of the government, and
advise on any other matter referred to it by the President.
A statement issued on Monday, March 1 by the Senior Special Assistant to the Acting President on Media and Publicity, Mr Ima Niboro, said the council is to be chaired by Lt Gen T. Y Danjuma, former Minister of Defence and Elder Statesman. Foremost constitutional lawyer, Prof. Ben Nwabueze, will serve as Deputy Chairman.
Other members are Mr. Fola Adeola; Mallam Abubakar Gimba; Mr. Basil Omiyi; Alhaji M. D. Yusuf; Chief Emeka Anyaoku; Amb. G. B. Preware; Prof. Bartholomew Nnaji, and Mr. Kase Lawal.
Others include Mallam Muhammed Hayatuddeen; Justice Alfa Belgore; Hon. Chibudom Nwuche; Mrs. Mobola Johnson; Hajiya Halita Aliyu; Alhaji Magaji Danbatta; Prof. B. G. Bajoga; Dr. (Mrs) Sally Bolujoko; Mrs. Mariam Uwais , and Chief Kanu Agabi.
The remaining are Dr. Bamanga Tukur; Alhaji Ismaila Isa; Prof. Shehu Said Sarinwata, and Dr. Simon C. Okolo. The Chairman, National Economic Summit Group, is also a member.
The Permanent Secretary (Special Duties) in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation would serve as Secretary.
The committee shall be inaugurated at the Presidential Villa on Thursday, 4th March, 2010, at10 am.
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