FEC Approves New Varsity, Livestock Ministry, Greenlights Key Contracts in Push for National Development

Segun Atanda/

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) kicked off today by swearing in eight new permanent secretaries and celebrating President Bola Tinubu’s re-election as ECOWAS chairman.

Highlights from the meeting included:

Procurement Overhaul

The FEC tackled outdated contract augmentations, urging the Attorney-General to update the 2007 Procurement Act. Ministries must now align project costs with budgets, with extra funding cleared by the Ministers of Budget and Finance.

Samoa Agreement Clarified

Addressing misinformation, the council confirmed no LGBTQ issues in the international agreement, supported by the Nigerian Bar Association. A formal complaint has been filed against the misleading newspaper.

ASUU and IPPIS Separation

The council demanded swift action to remove universities from the IPPIS platform, a decision pending for months.

New Science University in Abuja

The council approved the establishment of the National University of Science and Technology in Abuja, initiated by former President Buhari.

Livestock Ministry Established

The Ministry of Livestock Development will be split from the Ministry of Agriculture and led by Professor Attahiru Jega.

Key Contracts Approved

1. EFCC Maintenance: Julius Berger awarded N392 million for EFCC HQ maintenance.
2. Agricultural Equipment: Astride DMCC to supply tractors and equipment, with an assembly plant to follow.
3. Oil and Gas Audit: PE Energy Limited to conduct a 180-day audit of upstream measurement equipment.
4. Pre-Field Studies: P-Lyne Energy Limited to complete 180-day pre-field development studies.
5. SUV Supply: Elizade Nigeria Limited to supply 21 SUVs to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.
6. Substation Connectors: Maglous Enterprises Limited to provide connectors for the Transmission Company of Nigeria.

The FEC adjourned until July 15.

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