The National Council on Finance and Economic Development (NACOFED) concluded its retreat in Owerri, Imo State, on August 20, 2026. The five-day gathering of finance commissioners, accountants-general, and heads of revenue agencies served as a strategic platform to align fiscal policies aimed at national economic growth. Local officials noted that the arrival of over 300 delegates provided a significant short-term boost to Imo State’s hospitality, transport, and service sectors, reinforcing the state’s positioning as a hub for major conferences.