President Bola Tinubu formally launched the National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday with an unwavering commitment to sustaining the revitalization of our nation's economy.
Speaking before the gathering of Governors from across the federation, President Tinubu called upon the council to unite their efforts in supporting his administration's mission to transform the nation's economy.
Reflecting on the eight priority areas outlined in his inaugural speech, including Security, Economy, Job Creation, Agriculture, and Infrastructure, among others, the President emphasized the crucial role of the council in achieving these objectives.
Those in attendance at the commencement of the meeting are Kwara, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Osun, Ademola Adeleke, Kogi, Yahaya Bello, Ekiti, Biodun Oyebanji, Nasarawa, Abdullahi Sule, Akwa Ibom, Umo Eno and Enugu, Peter Mbah Cross River, Bassey Otu, Plateau, Caleb Muftwang, Kebbi, Nasir Idris, Katsina, Aliyu Radda and Benue Hycinth Alia.
Others are Zamfara, Dauda Lawal, Ogun, Dapo Abiodun, Anambra Charles Soludo, Yobe, Mai Mala Buni, Taraba, Agbu Kefas, Gombe, Delta, Sheriff Oborevwori, Rivers, Siminalayi Fubara, Niger Mohammed Bago and Sokoto, Ahmad Aliyu.
He acknowledged the enormous task at hand but conveyed his confidence that, by harnessing the nation's vast potential, they could propel significant growth.