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Terrorism, banditry alien to Nigeria's culture

Tinubu emphasized defeating terrorism, boosting agriculture with seven mechanisation zones, and promoting poverty reduction, job creation, and fiscal sustainability at the NEC conference.

  • On Monday, President Tinubu opened the NEC conference at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, and welcomed participants to the two-day gathering, referring to Shettima as `a very good partner on the journey for progress`.
  • Framing the challenge, President Tinubu said economic reforms since inception have stabilised the economy and described insecurity as a major economic constraint requiring collective action.
  • Focusing on agriculture and infrastructure, the administration set out priorities in transportation, power, digital connectivity, housing and irrigation, and plans for seven mechanisation zones to boost agricultural productivity.
  • Announcing immediate priorities, the president tied security to socioeconomic goals, assuring renewed efforts to strengthen Nigerian security forces and urging members of the NEC to prioritise poverty reduction, job creation and fiscal sustainability.
  • Vice President Kashim Shettima, NEC Chair, called for deeper collaboration among the three tiers of government, describing NEC as a decisive forum; Tinubu praised Shettima as `a very good partner on the journey for progress`.
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InsideBusiness - Business News in Nigeria broke the news in on Monday, February 9, 2026.
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