…Endorses Revised National Social Protection Policy
…As FG commences rehabilitation of 13 Police training institutions
…Says economic gains must translate into jobs, stronger purchasing power
The National Economic Council (NEC), on Thursday, adopted the new national social protection policy, with a call on the Federal Government to prioritise investments in main drivers of the economy, including agriculture, energy, manufacturing, mining, and the digital economy.
The Council had noted that there is need to invest more in agriculture which employs over 81.4% of Nigeria’s population and the need to also boost the non-tradable services.
Taiwo Oyedele, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, stated this while briefing State House Journalists after the 160th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Shettima.
Oyedele, who briefed the Council on the gains record led by the economy, said the “Council noted that there is need for us to
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