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The measures that will be implemented through 2021, are aimed at improving transparency, service delivery, and re-establishing investor confidence, and hence, investment in the sector. It will also accelerate electricity access including off-grid public private partnerships as an important component of the PSRP.

He said, “Hopefully, if we pass this MTEF/FSP, we will be in the position to comment on the consideration of the 2017 budget by next week. It is therefore important that we conclude the discussion on this subject and ensure that it is passed today.”

“In reality, the Naira should not be affected more than the N305,” she argued, explaining that this was so because the CBN had put in place measures to stimulate more supply of dollars to deal with its shortage in the market.”