Soludo Returns, Makes Buhari’s Economic Advisory Team

Soludo Returns, Makes Buhari's Economic Advisory Team

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President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted an Economic Advisory Council. This advisory council, according to presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, will replace the current Economic Management Team (EMT) and will be reporting directly to the President.

The council is made up of the following:

  1. Prof. Doyin Salami – Chairman
  2. Dr. Mohammed Sagagi – Vice-Chairman
  3. Prof. Ode Ojowu – Member
  4. Dr. Shehu Yahaya – Member
  5. Dr. Iyabo Masha – Member
  6. Prof. Chukwuma Soludo – Member
  7. Mr. Bismark Rewane – Member
  8. Dr. Mohammed Adaya Salisu – Secretary (Senior Special Assistant to the President, Development Policy)

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.

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