NEC seeks stronger agriculture, energy, manufacturing sectors to strengthen economic gains - Businessday NG

…Endorses Revised National Social Protection Policy

…As FG commences rehabilitation of 13 Police training institutions

…Says economic gains must translate into jobs, stronger purchasing power

The National Economic Council (NEC), on Thursday, adopted the new national social protection policy, with a call on the Federal Government to prioritise investments in main drivers of the economy, including agriculture, energy, manufacturing, mining, and the digital economy.

The Council had noted that there is need to invest more in agriculture which employs over 81.4% of Nigeria’s population and the need to also boost the non-tradable services.