The College of Social and Management Sciences (CSMS) at Gregory University Uturu (GUU), held its monthly seminar series on February 19, 2025.
The seminar, themed “Fiscal and Monetary Policies as Instruments of Stabilization and Economic Growth in Nigeria, 1980 – 2021”, took place at the Izima Chambers, GUU.
The event was hosted by the Economics Department of the institution and presented by Dr. Amadi Kelvin Tochukwu, who holds dual doctoral degrees in Economics and Business Administration.
The seminar attracted a wide array of academic staff and scholars. In attendance were the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Uwaoma Uche; the Bursar, Dr. Nwaimo Steve Chijioke; the Dean of CSMS, A’Prof. Samson Nzeribe; heads of various departments; professors, senior lecturers; and other scholars.
In his opening remarks, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Uwaoma Kalu Uche, who represented the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Cele Njoku, commended the college for its active participation in academic research and seminar presentations. He also encouraged attendees to view the seminar as an opportune moment to gain valuable insights.
A’Prof. Samson Nzeribe also commended the presenter for addressing a topical issue that is of major concern to society.
In his presentation, Dr. Kelvin highlighted the relationship between fiscal and monetary policies and economic growth in Nigeria, providing an analysis of data from 1980 to 2021. He concluded that these policies have a short-term relationship with economic growth in Nigeria.
He further provided recommendations, including the adoption of favourable interest rates for investors and a reduction in the exchange rate.
The insightful seminar provided a platform for discussions among attendees. Thought-provoking questions were asked, facilitating an impactful exchange of knowledge.