President Muhammadu Buhari has named some of Nigeria’s leading economist on his newly constituted Economic Advisory Council (EAC) that was unveiled on Monday.
In a statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, President Buhari named an eight-man team that will advise him on economic policy matters, including fiscal analysis, economic growth.
“President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted an Economic Advisory Council (EAC) made up of the following: Prof. Doyin Salami as Chairman and Dr. Mohammed Sagagi as Vice-Chairman.
The statement listed Prof. Ode Ojowu, Dr. Shehu Yahaya, Dr. Iyabo Masha, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo and Mr. Bismark Rewane as members of the EAC.
Dr. Mohammed Adaya Salisu, a Senior Special
The statement said, “This advisory council will replace the current Economic Management Team (EMT) and will be reporting directly to the President.
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“The Economic Advisory Council (EAC) will advise the President on economic policy matters, including fiscal analysis, economic growth and a range of internal and global economic issues working with the relevant cabinet members and heads of monetary and fiscal agencies.
“The EAC will have monthly technical sessions as well as scheduled quarterly meetings with the President.
“The Chairman may, however, request for unscheduled meetings if the need arises,” the statement said.
