President BOLA TINUBU has set up a tripartite economic advisory committee in what he described as part of his efforts in stabilising Nigeria’s economy.

The committee, which comprised representatives from the Federal and State governments as well as the Organised Private Sector, was assembled and announced by the President during a meeting he held with critical stakeholders at the State House in Abuja.

Speaking at the meeting on behalf of the federal government, President TINUBU said the goal of the committee is to provide additional efforts in stabilising the economy and ensuring the best economic future for Nigerians.

The Chairman of Dangote Group, ALIKO DANGOTE who was part of the private sector delegation on the committee, said the gathering of the stakeholders presented the opportunity to clarify the specifics of their roles in President TINUBU’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

The Chairman of Heirs Holding, TONY ELUMELU, noted that the implementation of the decisions made at the gathering will propel the economy, alleviate the poverty in the land, help create employment and help put food on the table of Nigerians.

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The Chairman of the BUA Group, ABDUL SAMAD RABIU, revealed that the committee held frank and exhaustive discussions with the President on the foreign exchange rate.

The Director-General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, SEGUN AJAYI-KADIR, affirmed that the private sector will play a very significant role in promulgating workable recommendations to the President on economic matters.

Governor DAPO ABIODUN of Ogun State said all governors have resolved to join hands to ensure necessary intervention to cushion the effect of the current hardship.

On his part, Governor CHARLES SOLUDO of Anambra State said the tripartite committee will be meeting from time to time to evaluate how things are going and make recommendations to President TINUBU and the nation as well.