MEDIA ADVISORY ON EXTENDED NATIONAL ECONOMIC COUNCIL



In line with the Buhari administration’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP) for inclusive growth human development nationwide, there will be an extended session of the National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN.



The extended National Economic Council, comprising of Governors of all the States of the Federation, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, will focus on the Human Capital Development Programme of this administration hinged on “investment in our people.”



The Human Capital Development Programme’s is hinged on 3 main thematic areas i.e. Health and Nutrition, Education and Labour Force Participation, while the programme has identified 7 outcome areas and a considerable number of interventions designed to drive change nationwide.



The extended National Economic Council will be holding on Friday as follows.



Date: Friday, 14th December, 2018

Venue: Old Banquet Hall, State House, Abuja

Time: 9:00 am.



Media personnel are advised to arrive early for the event for security formalities and collection of media kits.

There will also be interviews with partners at the end of the session.



Arukaino Umukoro,

Special Assistant to the President,

Communication Projects,

Office of the Vice President

13th December, 2018