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FG unveils 59 strategies to end economic crisis

According to the government, the plan would restore growth and reposition the economy for sustained inclusive growth.

The minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udoma, revealed the strategies at the Presidential Villa in Abuja during the Second Presidential Business Forum presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

He said the plan, dubbed Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP 2017-2020), is in its final stage and would address current economic challenges, restore growth and reposition the economy for sustained inclusive growth.

According to him, 59 strategies have been developed for implementation, but 12 of them have been prioritised based on their import to the success of the ERGP.

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Udoma listed the 12 plans as restoring production to 2.2mbpd and reaching 2.5mbpd by 2020, privatising selected assets, accelerating non-oil revenue generation, drastically cutting costs, aligning monetary, trade and fiscal policies, expanding infrastructure especially power, roads and rail as well as revamping the four existing refineries.

Other strategies are; improving ease of doing business, expanding social investment programmes, delivering on agricultural transformation, accelerating implementation of National Industrial Revolution Plan using special economic zones as well as focusing on priority sectors in order to generate jobs, promote exports, boost growth and upgrade skills.

The minister stressed that the ERGP is different from the previous plans and visions that have been developed and not effectively implemented.

He said the implementation of the ERGP will be driven by: strong political will, close partnership and strong collaboration between public and private sectors, especially in the areas of agriculture, manufacturing, solid minerals, services and infrastructure, rigorous implementation plan and delivery unit.

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He said the ERGP forms the basis of the 2017 Budget.

Udoma added that said the ERGP builds on the existing 2026 SIP, and contains strategic objectives and enablers required to revive the economy.

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