Daily Trust Reconstitutes Board Of Economists

The Media Trust Group, publishers of Daily Trust and owners of Trust TV and Trust Radio, has announced the reconstitution of the Daily Trust Board of Economists, unveiling a new slate of eminent professionals and academics to lead the platform’s economic analysis and public policy engagement.

In a statement issued to journalists yesterday in Abuja, the Chief Executive Officer of Media Trust, Ahmed Shekarau, said the reconstitution aligns with the company’s unwavering commitment to promoting good governance, national development, and evidence-based journalism.

He stated that the newly reconstituted Board, composed of highly accomplished economists, is expected to provide strategic insights into national and global economic trends through regular reviews, policy advice, and research outputs, which will be disseminated across the company’s media platforms.

Shekarau announced that the reconstituted Board would be chaired by Dr. Shehu Yahaya (OON), former Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Chairman and former Presidential Economic Advisory Council member. Dr. Vincent Nwanma, an award-winning journalist and financial analyst, will be secretary.

Other members of the Board include Prof. Binta Tijjani Jibril, Prof. Aliyu Sanusi Rafindadi, Prof. Saada Abba Abdullahi, Prof. Muhammed Mutakka Usman, Dr. Rislanudeen Muhammad, Dr. Mahmud Hassan, Mr. Aliyu Ahmed (NPOM, OON), and Mr. Mukhtar Mujahid Shamwil.

Shekarau stated that the Board will be formally inaugurated on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the company’s corporate headquarters in Abuja.

According to him, the Board is tasked with meeting quarterly to assess prevailing economic trends and offer expert guidance on matters of national interest. Their analyses will be published in communiqués aimed at influencing policymaking at the federal and subnational levels and within the private sector.

“The Board is also expected to produce informed perspectives on pressing economic issues for publication and broadcast, and to occasionally conduct research to help interpret the implications of economic decisions,” he said.

He added that the members were selected for their remarkable contributions to economics, public policy, and financial governance in Nigeria and beyond.

“We strongly believe that their membership will significantly enhance our company’s mission and vision for a better Nigeria—and indeed the African continent,” he said.

The reconstituted Board members are: Dr. Shehu Yahaya (Chairman), Dr. Vincent Nwanma (Secretary), Prof. Binta Tijjani Jibril, Prof. Muhammed Mutakka Usman, Prof. Saada Abba Abdullahi, Prof. Aliyu Sanusi Rafindadi, Dr. Mahmud Hassan, Dr. Rislanudeen Muhammad, Mr. Aliyu Ahmed (NPOM, OON), and Mr. Mukhtar Mujahid Shamwil.