James Emejo in AbujaMinister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, yesterday, said ongoing economic reforms were progressing in the right direction, with an unusual outcome of strengthening political consensus in the country. Bagudu emphasised that under Tinubu’s leadership, the country’s federal system had been strengthened, with better coordination among the federating units through the effective management of National Economic Council (NEC), a body constitutionally responsible for guiding the country’s economic growth. In a statement, Bagudu stressed that despite regional political instability and the challenging timing of reforms, Nigeria remained committed to implementing bold economic measures. Amprou acknowledged that significant reforms had been implemented since 2022, leading to notable changes in Nigeria’s economic landscape. He said the mission aimed for a deeper understanding of the government’s plans for: consolidation of reforms, sustained economic growth, and acceleration of national development.