Buhari re-appoints BPE ‘s DG, Alex Okoh, for another four years

PRESIDENT Buhari has approved the renewal of the appointment of Alexander Ayoola Okoh as Director-General, Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) for a second term of four years.

This was disclosed in a statement issued today by the Senior Special Adviser to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, ‘Laolu Akande titled, “President Buhari approves Renewal of BPE’s DG, Alex Okoh, for another four years.”

Akande noted that the renewal will take effect from 10th April, 2021.

The statement read, “President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renewal of the appointment of Mr Alexander Ayoola Okoh as the Director-General, Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) for a second term of four years in accordance with the provision of Section 17 (1)(a) and (2)(a) of the Public Enterprise (Privatization & Commercialization) Act, 1999.

“The BPE is the Federal Government agency charged with economic reforms especially the privatization & commercialization of government-owned enterprises in the country. BPE also serves as the secretariat of the National Council on Privatization.

“In the last four years, BPE has witnessed a notable invigoration in its activities.”