Shettima Presides Over National Economic Council Meeting in Abuja

Vice President Kashim Shettima is presiding over a meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya is among the officials attending in person, while most participants are joining the meeting virtually.

Council’s Role in Economic Planning

The National Economic Council is chaired by the Vice President and comprises the governors of Nigeria’s 36 states, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and other relevant officials.

The council advises the President on economic affairs and supports coordination in economic planning among the federal and state governments.

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