The National Council of State has unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubus leadership with a ‘vote of confidence’.
The council which includes former Heads of State and leaders in the country praised President Tinubu for his efforts to address Nigerias pressing challenges and stabilize the nation.
The meeting, which washeld at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, was presided over by President Tinubu, marking his first Council of State gathering since assuming office.
It had in attendance former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari. Other notable attendees included former Head of State, AbdulSalami Abubakar, and Yakubu Gowon, who joined virtually.
However, Olusegun Obasanjo, who ruled the country from 1999 to 2007, was absent.
Governors Alex Otti of Abia State, Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, and Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa States also joined virtually, while the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nyesom Wike attended physically.
Former Chief Justices Alfa Belgore and Mahmud Muhammed were also in attendance. Others present included the National Security Adviser, (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy and Minister of Works, David Umahi, among others.
This is the first meeting of the National Council of States to be held since President Tinubu assumed office in May 2023.
The meeting is coming days after the #EndBadGovernance protest which saw many Nigerians taking to the streets to demand for good governance in the face of economic hardship occasioned by the removal of subsidies and high cost of living.
The National Council of States is an important organ of the government which advises the Executive arm of government on policymaking. It also plays a consent role.
