President Bola Tinubu is currently leading the third Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting of his administration at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja.
The session commenced at approximately 1:06 pm and has seen almost all cabinet members in attendance, with the exceptions of Vice President Kashim Shettima who is out of the country and a few ministers.
Among those present at the meeting are the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume; the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, DFolashade Yemi-Esan; the Chief of Staff to the President, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila; and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu.
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Recall that the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, had announced last week that the Council meetings will now be held on Mondays, a change from the previous schedule of Wednesdays.
He also clarified that FEC meetings would not occur on a weekly basis but would convene as need arises to address important council matters.
Details later…