President Muhammadu Buhari on
Wednesday in Abuja met behind closed-doors members of the recently constituted
Economic Advisory Council (EAC).
The EAC, which was constituted on
Sept. 16, replaced the Economic Management Team (EMT), headed by Vice
President, Yemi Osinbajo.
The functions of EAC, chaired by
Prof. Doyin Salami, include 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,’’ an earlier statement by
presidential aide, Femi Adesina said.
Members of the EAC are Dr.
Mohammed Sagagi – Vice-Chairman; Prof. Ode Ojowu – Member; Dr. Shehu Yahaya –
Member; Dr. Iyabo Masha – Member.
Others are Prof. Chukwuma Soludo
– Member; Mr. Bismark Rewane – Member; Dr. Mohammed Adaya Salisu – Secretary
(Senior Special Assistant to the President, Development Policy).
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