Presidency, Governors, Others Begin Fiscal Coordination, Investment Summit Today

The federal government will convene the National Economic Council (NEC) Conference today to strengthen Nigeria’s economic coordination and accelerate inclusive growth in all the states of the federation.

Governors of the 36 states and key national stakeholders will attend the conference.

Scheduled for today and tomorrow at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the conference is being convened by the minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu.

According to a statement by the vice president’s spokesman, Stanley Nkwocha, the theme of the conference is “Delivering Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development: The Renewed Hope National Development Plan.” It is expected to provide far-reaching policy guidance to the states as they align with the Federal Government’s long-term economic agenda.

According to the permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning and secretary of the NEC, Dr Deborah Oko Odo, the conference will address pressing macroeconomic priorities.

“The conference will focus on national economic issues aimed at encouraging economic growth and development across the country,” she said.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, who chairs the NEC, will preside over the two-day summit, which will feature deliberations on fiscal coordination, investment mobilisation, and shared development strategies between the federal and state governments.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will serve as the special guest of honour, while other top government officials, development partners and private-sector leaders are expected to participate in the conference as the federal government works to deepen its reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda.