Economic Council Calls For Support For NASENI, TETFUND

By: Temitope Mustapha, Abuja

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The National Economic Council has urged the Federal government and the National Assembly to sustain the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure NASENI, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund TETFUND, for the betterment of Nigerians.

The Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum made this known to State House Correspondents on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents at the end of the 144th NEC, meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, at the Council Chamber, State House, Abuja.

According to Governor Zulum, the Council made observations on the positive contributions of TETFUND to the growth and development of tertiary education across the country.

He also said that the Council observed the rationale behind the establishment of NASENI, adding that the agency has been fulfilling its mandate of reducing dependency on hydrocarbons in Nigeria.

“Observations were also met on the positive contributions of TETFUND to the growth and development of education.

“Furthermore, observations were also met on the rationale behind the establishment of NASENI. That is the mandate of NASENI, which is to encourage production of local goods and services, thereby reducing dependency on hydrocarbons in Nigeria.

“The federal government of Nigeria and indeed the National Assembly, are encouraged and advise to sustain these two agencies for the betterment of Nigerians”. The Borno Governor added.

Zulum further revealed that the Council during the meeting commended the efforts of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) in supporting the education of the less privileged students.

“The Council earlier deliberated on well being of Nigerians and I’ve commended the efforts of the students loan board in supporting the less privileged students.”

Speaking on the concerns of NEC on the inconsistency of the National Social Register NSR, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde said the Council has called for a social register that is devoid of politics.

“when it comes to governance is a serious business, because lives of millions of Nigerians are involved .

“Getting the correct social register devoid of politics that is what we have tried to do.” Governor Makinde added.

 

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