On Tuesday, the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udo Udoma, stated that the Federal Government would use the current economic crisis to unlock the potential key sectors of the economy. This statement was made during the 57th conference of the Nigerian Economic Society held in Abuja.

According to Senator Udo Udoma, this will enable the country to achieve sustainable inclusive growth that will ensure that majority of Nigerians become more productive.

Udoma laid emphasis on the current economic challenge the country is facing. He said it isn’t discouraging but rather an opportunity we must not waste to make those major structural changes needed to change this economy for good.

Currently, the government is collaborating with the private sector to launch a ‘Made-in-Nigeria’ campaign, with the intention of encouraging quality production and massive consumption of locally made goods and services to diversify the economy. The minister further explained that no final decision had been taken on the sale of any national assets.

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