By Onoja Baba, Nigeria
Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima has, presided over the 146th session of the National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday at the State House, Abuja. The meeting, which started at 12:06 pm, is expected to be the concluding NEC session for 2024.
Held in the Council Chamber of the State House, the high-profile gathering brought together state governors, deputy governors, and members of President Bola Tinubu’s economic team.
Key items on the agenda included the highly anticipated states’ report on State Police, a subject that has stirred national debate, and a comprehensive review of preparations for the 2025 fiscal year.
The NEC, chaired by the Vice President, serves as a critical forum for addressing pressing national economic and development issues, bridging the federal and state governments.
Observers have noted that this meeting carries significant weight, as decisions made could influence the trajectory of state-level security reforms and the nation’s economic direction in the coming year.
Details of the meeting’s resolutions are expected to be announced later.
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