Buhari inaugurates National Economic Council

President Muhammadu Buhari this morning inaugurated the National Economic Council (NEC).

 Many of the 36 state governors attended the inauguration which took place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

 The council is chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

 The president described the task of growing the economy as enormous, asking council members to work towards ensuring the nation surmounts her challenges.

 Buhari assured that his administration would ensure transparency, integrity and accountability.

 Osinbajo is presiding over the inaugural meeting of the council at the moment.

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