Daily Trust Reconstitutes Board of Economists

In furtherance of its strong commitment to advancing good governance and nation building through ethical journalism, the Media Trust Group, owners of Daily Trust, Trust TV and Trust Radio, has announced the reconstitution of the Daily Trust’s Board of Economists with the appointment of new members.

Composed of seasoned academics and highly accomplished professionals in the field of economics, the Board provides robust insights and forecasts through periodic analyses of national and global economic trends that help shape decision-making, especially by national and sub-national governments in Nigeria.

The reconstituted Board is to be chaired by Dr. Shehu Yahaya, pioneer Chairman of the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) and erstwhile member of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council. Dr. Vincent Nwanma, an award-winning journalist and financial sector analyst will serve as the Secretary of the Board. Other board members are Prof. Binta Tijjani Jibril, Prof. Aliyu Sanusi Rafindadi, Prof. Saada Abba Abdullahi, Prof. Muhammed Mutakka Usman, Dr. Rislanudeen Muhammad, Dr. Mahmud Hassan, Mr. Aliyu Ahmed and Mr. Mukhtar Mujahid Shamwil.

A statement signed by Chief Executive Officer of the Media Trust Group, Ahmed Shekarau,  announced that the reconstituted Board will be inaugurated on Saturday, 30th August, 2025, at the Corporate Headquarters of the multimedia company in Abuja.

The board, according to the statement, is expected to, among others, meet every three months to review global and national economic trends and provide insights on various subject areas of public interest.