By Franklin Alli

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga , has warned the newly appointed board members of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) and the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) not to interfere with the day-to-day running of their respective agencies.

While the Board Members of the FRC  is chaired by the immediate past President of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria, Hajia Maryam Ibrahim, that of ITF is being chaired by Senator Musiliu Obanikoro.

The Minister, while congratulating the board members on their appointments, however warned them not to interfere with the day-to-day running of their respective agencies.

“While congratulating you on your well deserved appointment, may I emphasise that your appointment is on part-time basis only. As such, you are not expected to interfere or participate in the day-to-day running of your respective agencies. I must stress at this juncture, that no Chairman or board member is entitled to an official vehicle on permanent basis,” he said.

He said that the appointment of the board members was based on their knowledge and wealth of experience in their respective areas of specialization.

He said that their appointment would further enhance the overall Ministry’s roles and Mandates

in addressing the Transformation Agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration.