President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared open the second National Economic Council (NEC) Conference at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.
Declaring the conference open, President Tinubu described the gathering as a reflection of collective dedication to national progress.
He praised the National Economic Council, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, for sustaining a vital platform for policy coordination and strategic dialogue.
News360 Info understands that the two-day conference is themed “Delivering Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development: The Renewed Hope National Development Plan 2026–2030.”
“I am pleased to address the second edition of the National Economic Council Conference at a critical moment in Nigeria’s development journey. NEC remains a cornerstone of fiscal federalism and economic governance in our country,” President Tinubu said, according to a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.
Highlighting the key achievements of his administration thus far, President Tinubu said the economic reforms undertaken since inception have helped stabilise the economy and restore confidence.
“I must say again at this juncture, the monetary policy that we have embarked on since the reforms has yielded positive results and gained recognition around the world,” he noted.
He commended the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under the leadership of Yemi Cardoso for restoring confidence in Nigeria’s monetary policy.
President Tinubu said state and local governments now receive increased, more predictable federal allocations, enhancing their capacity to pay salaries, invest in infrastructure, and deliver social services.
He added that infrastructure development across transportation, power, digital connectivity, housing and irrigation has been prioritised.
The President also highlighted expanded social investment and human capital programmes targeting vulnerable households, youth, women and small businesses, alongside grassroots-focused initiatives under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“The Renewed Hope Ward Development Project further demonstrates our commitment to grassroots inclusion through a bottom-up approach to national development.
“These successes reflect strong collaboration among the federal and state governments, development partners and the private sector,” he said.
In the Renewed Hope National Development Plan 2026–2030, President Tinubu explained that it represents the next phase of Nigeria’s national journey, anchored in inclusive, resilient, and environmentally sustainable growth.
“The Plan prioritises economic diversification and productivity; human capital development; subnational competitiveness based on comparative advantage; private sector-led growth; and climate resilience.
“Its success will depend largely on effective implementation at the state and local government levels, making NEC central to aligning national priorities with subnational realities.
“This Conference has reinforced collaboration, shared accountability and a focus on practical solutions and measurable outcomes.
“We must move decisively from declarations to implementation through data-driven decision-making, peer learning among states and innovative financing models,” he said.
President Tinubu told the conference that while the task before the nation is challenging, the opportunity is historic.
He expressed confidence that resolutions from the conference would advance agricultural diversification, including dairy farming, livestock investment and ranching.
Earlier, News360 Info had reported that the President assured Nigerians of his administration’s resolve to defeat terrorism and banditry, describing the security threats as “unacceptable” and alien to the nation’s core values.
