Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima inaugurated the revamped National Economic Council’s (NEC) Committee on Human Capital Development (HCD) Steering Committee on Friday. He stated that the federal government reconstituted the committee to reflect the new national leadership and to bring all stakeholders together.
Delivering his speech titled “The Burden of Trust in Leadership Transition,” Shettima tasked the new committee with the solemn responsibility of delivering tangible progress on three core pillars: health and nutrition, education, and labour force participation.
He stressed that each phase of their obligation to serve the nation reminded them of the impacts of their choices, noting that the current day was no exception. He noted that the administration is committed to prioritising preventative care, reducing child mortality and stunting, tackling malnutrition, and improving maternal health.
The Vice President further stressed the importance of ensuring access to quality schooling for every Nigerian child, noting that education is a catalyst for unlocking opportunities and fostering a skilled workforce capable of thriving in the 21st-century economy.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, lauded the move and affirmed the National Assembly’s commitment to legislative collaboration.
Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said their presence at the event signified the governors’ commitment to human capital development.
Present at the meeting were Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Soludo; Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki; Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, and Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, among others.
