Former vice president Namadi Sambo was summoned to brief President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on some issues related to power and transport sectors, credible sources in the presidency told DAILY NIGERIAN.
Although Mr Sambo refused to disclose reason for his visit, simply saying it was a private meeting, insiders however revealed the agenda of the meeting to this newspaper.
According to the source who preferred not to be named, Mr Sambo was at the Presidential Villa at the instance of the president, against speculations that the former VP sought audience to see the president.
“You know Namadi Sambo was the chairman of the National Council on Privatisation, alternate chairman of Presidential Action Committee on Power. He also coordinated a number of committees related to power sector reform and transportation,” the source explained.
“You may recall that Namadi Sambo had briefed Osinbajo on similar issues last year.
“President Buhari is keen on attaining the 10,000mw target in the next three years, and he wanted to take some key decisions in the power and transport sector.
“The president also takes the issue of rail transport serious. Since he is not derailing from the previous administration’s roadmap, he sought to hear from Namadi Sambo before taking the decisions.”
