President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over the National Council of State meeting at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock.This marks the first Council of State meeting hosted by President Tinubu since assuming office.
Notable attendees include former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari, who arrived in person .Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, and Yakubu Gowon joined virtually .
Olusegun Obasanjo, who ruled the country as president from 1999 to 2007, is absent as of press time.
The agenda of the meeting will focus on addressing the fallout from the recent #EndBadGovernance protests, which took place from August 1 to 10.
Presentations by serving ministers will also be a key focus, including discussions on Food Security, the State of the Economy, Road Construction, and Solid Minerals.
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, will lead the presentations, followed by other cabinet members.
The Council of State comprises notable members, including the President, Vice-President, former Presidents, former Heads of Government, former Chief Justices of Nigeria, the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, all state Governors, the Minister of Justice, and the Attorney General of the Federation .