Context Setting for the 22nd JPB Meeting
Gain insight into the background, aims, and successes of the JPB/NCDP meetings, highlighting the significance of the upcoming 22nd edition hosted in Osun State. Explore the collaborative efforts, policy decisions, and key stakeholders involved in this annual event promoting economic management and policy formulation.
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CONTEXT SETTING FOR THE 22NDJPB MEETING by Dr. (Mrs.) Gloria Ahmed (Director, Special Duties/NEC secretariat) @ Center for Black Culture, Osogbo, Osun State Tuesday, 12thSeptember, 2023
ABOUT JPB/NCDP MEETINGS: BACKGROUND, AIMS, OBJECTIVES The Joint Planning Board (JPB) and National Council on Development Planning (NCDP) meetings are annual meetings organized by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (FMBEP) and Hosted by State Governments. It is a forum for Honourable Commissioners and Permanent Secretaries of Economic Planning at the sub-national, including other critical Stakeholders presided over by the Hon. Minister Budget and Economic Planning and Permanent Secretary budget and Economic Planning (National) for brainstorming and plans formulation with a view to propose policy options that will enhance the economic management process. 2 Forum of Commissioners of Planning & Budget
Gains of JPB/NCDP Since inception, the JPB/NCDP meetings have lived up to expectations as key policy decisions have been reached and implemented at both the National and the Sub-National levels. Resolutions from the meetings have also served as critical inputs to the National Economic Council (NEC) meetings and resolutions. 3 Forum of Commissioners of Planning & Budget
Success Factors There had been considerable cooperation from key stakeholders at the National and sub-national levels as well as the organized Private Sector towards the success of the JPB/NCDP meetings. The representation and participation of stakeholders at the meetings had been commendable. Also, follow up on resolutions reached at the meetings had been so far fruitful. 4 Forum of Commissioners of Planning & Budget
22nd JPB/NCDP meeting, Why now? You may wish to recall that at the 21stJPB/NCDP meeting held at Abakaliki, Ebonyi State in April, 2022, Ekiti volunteered to host the next meeting, Ondo was the alternate both States could not host the meetings which usually held in the 1stquarter of every year. As a follow-up to getting a host, Osun State was approached to host the 22ndEdition of the JPB/NCDP Meetings. Magnanimously, and without much ado, Osun State Government graciously accepted to host the 22ndEdition of the JPB/NCDP meetings inspired by the zeal to showcase the giant strides made in the State. 5 Forum of Commissioners of Planning & Budget
22nd JPB/NCDP meeting, Why now? The 21stEdition of the JPB/NCDP meetings held in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State in April, 2022 primarily addressed issues and concerns which emanated from the abridged 20thEdition of the JPB/NCDP meetings which held in Abuja and Maiduguri, Borno State in 2021 to harness inputs into the Medium-Term National (MTNDP2021-2025), Nigeria (NA2050) and address governance, respectively. Development Agenda the issue Plan 2050 good of 6 Forum of Commissioners of Planning & Budget
Theme of the 22nd JPB/NCDP Meeting The theme of the 22ndJPB/NCDP meeting is: Imperatives for Restoring Nigeria on Economic Growth and Development . the Path of Sustainable The following sub-themes would also be addressed in various perspectives: * Energy Sufficiency and Sustainable Economic Development * Food Security in Nigeria: A National Emergency * Human Capital Development for Economic Growth 7 Forum of Commissioners of Planning & Budget
Theme of the 22nd JPB/NCDP Meetings Day 1 would feature a Technical Plenary Session with the following sub- themes: i. Energy Sufficiency for Sustainable Economic Development: Options for Nigeria Day 2 would feature a Technical Plenary Session with the following sub-themes: Food Security in Nigeria: A National Emergency Human Capital Development for Economic Growth Addressing Unemployment through Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurship 8 Forum of Commissioners of Planning & Budget
Theme of the 22nd JPB/NCDP Meetings Day 3, being the grand finale would be the meeting of the National Council on Development Planning (NCDP) to be chaired by the Honourable Minister of Budget and Economic Planning. His Excellency, Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chairman of the National Economic Council will declare the meeting open and deliver the keynote address. 9 Forum of Commissioners of Planning & Budget
Expected Deliverables It is expected that by the end of this JPB/NDCP meetings, participants would be better informed on strategies to address economic issues for visible development at the National and Sub-national levels. It is also hoped that through robust peer-review and experience sharing among participants, there would be better prospects for all round socio-economic development across the Nation. 10 Forum of Commissioners of Planning & Budget
Expectations from participants In order to ensure success of this meeting, participants are expected to: Suggest possible options to facilitate sustainable growth and development at all levels. Share experiences that could enrich the knowledge of other participants 11 Forum of Commissioners of Planning & Budget
