Governors of the 36 states have finally approved the updated national social register that captures names and details of the poor and vulnerable that are direct beneficiaries of the federal government social investment programmes.
This was disclosed at the end of the 142nd National economic council meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
The meeting also considered other economic matters.
Vice President Kasim Shettima chaired this national economic council meeting that deliberated on key economic issues.
The committee set up by the council on flood mitigation, response and improving government service delivery at the state level briefed on the successes recorded and sustainable preventive efforts.
But the Adhoc committee on Crude oil theft and the economy is yet to conclude its assignment, they however reported progress to the national economic council.
The National Executive council approved the Nomination of board members for the Niger delta power holding company, this organisation has operated for a long time without a supervisory board.
The coordinating minister of the economy and minister of finance briefed the national economic council on the balance in the excess crude account and other accounts of the government.
He also revealed that significant progress has been made in updating and improving the national social register.
The national economic council Approved the Activation of the presidential food system coordinating unit that is Chaired by the Vice President and reports to the Council.
The Minister of Agriculture and food security briefed on efforts to guarantee food security and increase productivity across the country.
Recommendations from this meeting are expected to be implemented to enhance economic growth and development and also ensure the actualisation of the renewed hope agenda of the Bola Tinubu administration.
