The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday, the 28th of April, approved the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS).
NPRGS is put together by the Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC).
The Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, confirmed this to State House Correspondents.
According to him, the Steering Committee on NPRGS would be chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who will provide overall guidance for implementation.
He also said council also approved implementation of the Strategy and its incorporation into the Medium Term National Development Plan 2021-2025 and the Agenda 2050.
FEC also directed the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to prepare a bill for submission to National Assembly, to make the implementation of the strategy sustainable.
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