Shettima to Chair Two‑Day NEC Summit to Accelerate Inclusive Growth Nationwide!

Shettima to Chair Two‑Day NEC Summit to Accelerate Inclusive Growth Nationwide!

Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi | Sele Media Africa Journalist

Vice President Kashim Shettima is set to preside over a two‑day National Economic Council (NEC) Conference beginning Monday, February 9, 2026, in a strategic push to strengthen economic coordination and accelerate inclusive growth across Nigeria’s 36 states.
The National Economic Council the highest economic policy‑making body comprising the Vice President as its Chairman and the governors of all states will convene at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The summit is expected to bring together state governors, federal officials, and key economic stakeholders to deliberate on national economic priorities and policy alignment.
Delivering Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development
Themed “Delivering Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development: The Renewed Hope National Development Plan,” the conference will serve as a platform for policy direction and coordinated economic action under the federal government’s long‑term economic blueprint. Discussions are expected to focus on integrating state economic programmes with national development agendas to support equitable growth and sustainable development outcomes.
According to official statements, the summit aims to unlock collaborative solutions for economic challenges at both national and sub‑national levels. It also seeks to ensure that the Renewed Hope National Development Plan serves as a cohesive guide for fiscal planning, resource allocation, and investment decisions across Nigeria’s diverse regions.
Strengthening Economic Coordination Across States
The first day of the conference will include presentations from federal ministries and economic experts highlighting sectoral performance and growth prospects. State governors are expected to contribute perspectives on regional economic strengths, challenges, and opportunities for synergy with national priorities.
Policy analysts say that a successful NEC summit is crucial for reinforcing federal‑state economic collaboration, especially in areas such as non‑oil revenue generation, infrastructure development, job creation, and social inclusion. Recent NEC discussions have underscored the need to deepen non‑oil sector contributions to GDP and broaden participation in the economy.
Background and Strategic Context
Vice President Shettima, in his role as NEC Chairman, has consistently highlighted inclusive growth and economic diversification as key components of Nigeria’s development strategy. His leadership in economic planning forums has stressed collaborative policy implementation, private sector engagement, and the enhancement of local economic capacities.
The NEC conference this week signals a renewed federal commitment to bridging policy coordination gaps between Abuja and the states, with inclusive growth and shared prosperity at the forefront of deliberations.

Citations:
1.https://thenationonlineng.net/fed-govt-convenes-nec-conference-to-drive-inclusive-growth-strengthen-economic-coordination/amp/

2.https://proshare.co/articles/nec-targets-nonoil-revenue-expansion-sets-up-legacy-projects-committee-as-2026-policy-signals-emerge?category=Politics&classification=Read&menu=Economy

3.https://www.arise.tv/fg-to-hold-nec-conference-to-drive-inclusive-economic-growth/

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