Stories by Euclid Myke
Amid escalating insecurity across parts of the country, the Federal Government has scheduled a special hybrid meeting of the Council of State for Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Abuja.
This was disclosed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, in a statement issued through the Director of Information and Public Relations in his office, Segun Imohiosen.
According to the statement, the meeting—set to hold both physically and virtually—will take place at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Also slated for the same day is a session of the Nigeria Police Council.
The Council of State serves as the highest advisory body to the President, with responsibilities that include endorsing key national appointments such as the nomination of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Its membership comprises all living former Presidents and Heads of State.
“The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, has extended an invitation to members of the Council of State and Police Council to a hybrid strategic meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025,” the statement read.
It further quoted the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office, Dr. Emanso Okop Umobong, as saying that the meeting aims to deliberate on matters of national importance, particularly issues affecting security and policing.
“This high-level meeting underscores President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to addressing pressing national issues and ensuring the safety and security of citizens,” the statement added.
Thursday’s session will mark President Tinubu’s second Council of State meeting since assuming office. The first, held on August 13, 2024, was attended by former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and the late Muhammadu Buhari, and focused on key national issues while passing a vote of confidence in the administration.
