By SALISU SANI-IDRIS

The Federal Government will on Monday convene the National Economic Council (NEC) Conference to strengthen Nigeria’s economic coordination and accelerate inclusive growth across all states of the federation.

Mr Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice-President, made this known in a statement on Sunday.

Nkwocha said governors of the 36 states and key national stakeholders will attend the conference from Feb. 9 and 10, at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He said that 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.

He also said that President Bola 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.

The Presidential aide added that the conference is being convened by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu.

Nkwocha explained that the conference is expected to produce far-reaching policy direction for the states as they align with the Federal Government’s long-term economic agenda.

The theme of the conference is “Delivering Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development: The Renewed Hope National Development Plan.”

Dr Deborah Odo, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning and Secretary of the NEC, said 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. (NAN)