Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently chairing the monthly meeting of Nigeria’s National Economic Council (NEC) at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The session began at 11:02 GMT and is focused on assessing the nation’s economic performance and formulating strategies to enhance economic growth and improve citizens’ well-being.
Key Attendees
The meeting is attended by several high-ranking officials, including:
- Ministers:
- Wale Edun (Finance)
- Atiku Bagudu (Budget and Economic Planning)
- Abubakar Kyari (Agriculture and Food Security)
- Governors:
- Usman Ododo (Kogi)
- Bala Mohammed (Bauchi)
- Dapo Abiodun (Ogun)
- Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (Kwara)
- Uba Sani (Kaduna)
- Umar Namadi (Jigawa)
- Alex Otti (Abia)
- Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe)
- Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau)
- Abiodun Oyebanji (Ekiti)
- Monday Okpebholo (Edo)
Focus and Role of the Council
The NEC, which meets monthly, serves as a platform to review Nigeria’s economic progress and discuss actionable solutions for pressing economic issues. It also provides the president with informed advice on policy measures aimed at improving living standards across the country.
The outcomes of today’s meeting are expected to contribute to ongoing economic reforms and strategies to address challenges such as inflation, unemployment, and food security.
Stay tuned for updates on key resolutions from the meeting.