The Federal Government will host a two-day National Economic Council (NEC) conference in Abuja as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen economic coordination and accelerate inclusive growth across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
According to Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice President, the conference will take place at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa.
The meeting will be chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who serves as Chairman of the NEC, and is expected to bring together state governors, federal officials, and key national stakeholders. The summit is being convened by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu.
Organisers stated that the conference will provide a platform for federal and state actors to align priorities and strengthen collaboration around Nigeria’s long-term development agenda under the Renewed Hope framework.
The event carries the theme: “Delivering Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development: The Renewed Hope National Development Plan.”
Government officials highlighted that the summit is designed to generate policy guidance for states, helping to harmonise programmes with the Federal Government’s broader economic strategy.
Deborah Oko Odo, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning and Secretary of the NEC, said deliberations will focus on key macroeconomic priorities, including fiscal coordination, investment mobilisation, and shared development strategies, all aimed at improving policy consistency and accelerating national development.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to attend as special guest of honour, alongside senior government officials, development partners, and private-sector leaders, as the administration seeks to deepen reforms and foster strategic partnerships for sustainable and inclusive growth.
