Spread the word The just-concluded National Economic Council (NEC) has come and gone with emphasises on the need for authorities both at the federal, state and local government levels on the need for increased cooperation in order to meet the $1 trillion economy target by 2030; BENJAMIN UMUTEME writes. The second National Economic Council (NEC) Conference held February 9-10, 2026, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, delivered a bold blueprint for the country’s economic revival. Under the theme “Delivering Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development: The Renewed Hope National Development Plan,” the gathering united federal, state, and FCT leaders to tackle pressing challenges like inflation, insecurity, and infrastructure deficits. The gathering represents a critical inflectio...