The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday rose from its monthly meeting with an endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s proposal for the overhaul and revamp of training institutions for security agencies nationwide.
The President’s proposal followed a presentation made to Council by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, on the realisation of President Tinubu’s vision for a trillion-dollar economy, which also highlighted the necessity of investing more in security by the three tiers of government.
At its 152nd meeting held at the State House, Abuja, NEC constituted a committee chaired by Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, to oversee the process of overhaul of training institutions for security agencies across the country.
The committee has a one month period to produce a blueprint for the renovation of training institutions for the Nigeria Police Force and sister agencies nationwide.
Other members of the NEC committee are Governors Uba Sani of Kaduna, Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, Kefas Agbu of Taraba, Umoh Eno of Akwa Ibom, Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, and Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa, with former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Baba Usman, as secretary.
Addressing members of the Council, President Tinubu highlighted the need for government to fix training institutions and facilities for security agencies across the country, assuring that his administration would make concerted efforts to reverse the dilapidation in police training facilities nationwide.
“We have to make the conditions of the training facilities more conducive for both the trainers and trainees,” he said.
The President also urged state governors to pay attention to issues that affect the wellbeing of the people particularly from the grassroot.
Earlier, Chairman of NEC, Vice President Kashim Shettima called on state governments to translate the optimism of the streets into real prosperity in homes and communities.
In his opening address, Shettima reminded state governors that the measure of governance lies in the tangible improvement of citizens’ lives rather than rhetoric.
“The measure of government is not in speeches delivered; it is in the lives improved,” the Vice President said.
Highlighting one of the day’s major presentations, including the Anticipatory Action Framework for Riverine Flooding by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Vice President reiterated the administration’s shift from reactive crisis management to proactive planning.
According to him: “It is no longer in doubt that rivers that once sustained our farmlands and livelihoods have also been the source of recurring tragedy for many of our citizens.
“Entire communities have watched their dreams drown in waters that could have been tamed through foresight and planning. True leadership anticipates danger and builds systems to prevent loss before it happens”.
He commended the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, for leading the charge toward disaster preparedness across the federation, noting that the framework will strengthen early warning systems, coordination mechanisms, and subnational response capacities.
Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu presented a NEC memorandum outlining Nigeria’s trajectory toward a $1 trillion economy by 2033, describing the target as a test of coordination and clarity.
Bagudu, outlined key strategies to deepen cooperation among the federating units and sustain the ongoing reforms driving macroeconomic stability, national security, and inclusive growth.
Bagudu explained that the document draws from constitutional principles defining the shared responsibilities of all tiers of government for national development.
Citing Section 130 (2) of the 1999 Constitution, he recalled that the President serves as “Head of State, Chief Executive of the Federation, and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,” while Section 13 mandates all authorities and persons exercising powers to uphold the Constitution and apply its directive principles of state policy.
“The memo recognizes the President’s deep respect for federalism and highlights the achievements made through collaboration between the federal and state governments over the past two and a half years,” the minister said.
He noted that measures such as macroeconomic reforms, security interventions, the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund, and grassroots development programmes have strengthened the economy and laid the groundwork for accelerated growth.
Bagudu proposed key resolutions which were approved by the Council:
Regular Briefings on Economic Stability: The Coordinating Minister of the Economy, the Central Bank Governor, and the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning are to periodically brief NEC on policies supporting macroeconomic and monetary stability.
Sustained Infrastructure Collaboration: The Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund shall remain a collaborative vehicle for nationwide infrastructure development, with periodic progress reports to NEC.
Enhanced Security Funding: Cooperation on national security shall continue, with additional investments to be determined by the President on NEC’s recommendation.
According to the Vice President, “This ambition requires coordination across the federation. It is our duty as a Council to interrogate the pathways, to assign responsibilities, and to ensure that our targets are realistic, time-bound, and transparent to the citizens who expect results.”
He emphasised that the roadmap aligns with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritises macroeconomic stability, job creation, food security, and subnational competitiveness as anchors of national prosperity.
Shettima also commended the Katsina Sustainable Platform for Agriculture (KASPA), a state-driven digital agriculture model designed to modernise service delivery and improve farmers’ access to data, markets, and climate information.
“Earlier this week, at the invitation of His Excellency, Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, I was in Katsina State. One of the progressive projects we launched is the Katsina Sustainable Platform for Agriculture, known as KASPA. It is a scalable framework for digital governance, farmer inclusion, and climate-smart productivity ready for sub-national adoption,” the Vice President said.
The platform, he noted, reflects the Council’s broader commitment to technology-enabled governance and inclusive agricultural growth that cuts across the thirty-six states and the FCT.
“The story of Nigeria’s recovery will not be written by chance but by choice—by the deliberate actions we take to protect our economy, safeguard our environment, and uphold the welfare of our citizens,” he said.
Shettima commended governors, ministers, and members of the Council for sustaining the NEC as a platform of trust, cooperation, and policy innovation.
A NEC Committee on Security Investment Mobilization was approved.
The NEC Committee on Crude Oil Theft will have its mandate expanded to include preventing theft of solid minerals, including gold and other precious resources.
Implementation of the programme shall remain a core national priority, with the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning submitting periodic progress reports.
NEC will adopt new measures to boost domestic production, as recommended by the Ministry of Budget and National Planning.
The motions were moved by Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State and seconded by Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, before being unanimously adopted by the Council.
The President later commended the Council for its alignment with his administration’s economic reform agenda and reiterated his commitment to fostering inclusive growth and shared prosperity across all regions of the country.
Governor Uzodinma reported a marked increase in Nigeria’s crude oil production, attributing it to coordinated security and regulatory interventions introduced under President Tinubu’s administration.
Briefing newsmen after the Council meeting, Uzodinma, who chairs the NEC Committee on Crude Oil Theft, said output had risen from about 700,000-800,000 barrels per day before May 2023 to over 1.7 million barrels per day.
He said the progress resulted from a joint effort involving regulators, oil operators, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Navy, and other security agencies, with input from governors of oil-producing states.
“Our committee worked closely with all stakeholders to tackle crude oil theft, pipeline vandalism, and illegal bunkering,” he said. “Cases of vandalization have declined significantly, while production has almost doubled.”
Uzodinma disclosed that NEC had expanded the committee’s Terms of Reference to include oversight of the solid minerals sector, noting that illegal mining and smuggling of gold and other minerals were denying the nation significant revenue.
“Going forward, we will work with relevant agencies to ensure that revenue from solid minerals is properly accounted for and not stolen,” he said, urging tighter surveillance around offshore oil fields and export terminals.
Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Bayo Lawal, presented the latest balances in Nigeria’s key national accounts.
As of October 23, 2025, the Excess Crude Account stood at $535,823.39; the Stabilization Account at N87,665,172,001.67; and the Natural Resources Account at N141,585,815,008.16.
“These figures reflect the financial position of the respective accounts following exhaustive deliberation of this item at today’s NEC meeting,” Lawal said.
Chairman of NEC Ad-hoc Committee on Polio eradication, Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state briefed Council that since its inauguration, the Committee has convened four times (June–October 2025), strengthening political commitment and coordination.
That Epidemiological data show continued progress, with cVPV2 cases dropping by 44% from 109 in 2024 to 61 in 2025. Kano and Katsina achieved major reductions (89% and 88% respectively). However, Sokoto, Zamfara, and Kebbi reported new cases (8, 4, and 2), highlighting the need for ongoing vigilance. Gombe remains free of new cases.
NEC urged state governments to ensure release of funds to their structures to improve statewide immunization exercise.
It also canvassed for sustenance of momentum to reduce polio infection and spread thereby safeguarding every Nigerian child.
Deji Elumoye
