{
  "id": 3807757,
  "title": "Shettima to NEC: Economic Gains Must Translate Into Jobs, Stronger Purchasing Power Of Average Nigerian",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/shettima-to-nec-economic-gains-must-translate-into-jobs-stronger",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T20:07:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/08/27/shettima-to-nec-economic-gains-must-translate-into-jobs-stronger-purchasing-power-of-average-nigerian/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Vice President Kashim Shettima urged the National Economic Council (NEC) to ensure that economic improvements translate into tangible benefits for Nigerians, such as increased employment opportunities, stronger purchasing power, business confidence, and enhanced living conditions. Speaking at the NEC's monthly meeting in Abuja, Shettima emphasized the importance of continuity in policy implementation and measurable outcomes to gain public trust. He highlighted that a reliable government is defined by its ability to follow through on its commitments, rather than abandoning them. Shettima stressed that macroeconomic progress must directly impact citizens at the household level, making it essential for improvements to reach ordinary Nigerians. He also urged the NEC to continue existing programs and commitments, warning against new priorities overshadowing unfinished tasks. The Vice President commended President Bola Tinubu for entrusting the NEC with the responsibility of fostering productive cooperation across the federation and converting policies into tangible outcomes that Nigerians can observe and experience. Meanwhile, the Federal Government contracted for the rehabilitation of 13 police training institutions nationwide, aiming to complete the project within three weeks to kickstart training programs for the Nigerian Police Force.",
  "summary": ".FG moves to upgrade 13 police training institutions nationwide Deji Elumoye in Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday tasked the National Economic Council (NEC) to sustain ongoing reforms until",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}