SALAMI, SOLUDO MAKE ECONOMIC ADVISORY COUNCIL_Ada Nkong

President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted an Economic Advisory Council (EAC) .
A Statement signed by Femi Adesina, special assistant media and publicity says the council is made up of the following:

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

According to Adesina ,”this advisory council will replace the current Economic Management Team (EMT) and will be reporting directly to the President”.

“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.