President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted a new Economic Advisory Council (EAC) with former governor of Central Bank, Professor Chuwuma Soludo and foremost economis, Mr. Mr. Bismark Rewane and six others on board.
The EAC replaces current Economic Management Team (EMT) headed by Vice president Yemi Osinbajo.
Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President, (Media & Publicity), who gave the disclosures in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday listed the members as:
- 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)
He added that “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.”