The Federal Government is set to convene a National Economic Council (NEC) Conference aimed at strengthening economic coordination and accelerating inclusive growth across the 36 states.
The conference, scheduled for the 9th and 10th of February, 2026, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, will be presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who chairs the council.
This was revealed in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice President, Stanley Nkwocha,
According to him, the meeting would bring together state governors and key national stakeholders to deliberate on critical macroeconomic priorities.
The two-day conference, organised by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, will focus on fiscal coordination, investment mobilisation, and the development of shared strategies between the federal and state governments.
The theme of the conference is “Delivering Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development: The Renewed Hope National Development Plan.”
It is expected to shape far-reaching policy directions for states as they identify with the Federal Government’s long-term economic agenda.
Edited by Favour Owonibi.