President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the 28th virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting going on at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
The President joined from his home in Daura, Katsina State.
The National Security Adviser retired Major General Babagana Munguno said the Muslim opening prayer while the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, said the Christian prayer.
Those physically attending the meeting are the Permanent Secretary, Ecological Funds Office, Mrs Habiba Lawal, standing in for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, who is self-isolating with his spouse after some members of his family tested positive to COVID-19 and Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari.
Fifteen Ministers are also physically attending the meeting.
They include those of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Bello, Education, Adamu Adamu, Agriculture, Sabo Nanono, Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami and Aviation, Hadi Sirika.
Others include those of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, Environment, Mohammed Abubakar, Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva and Minister of State for the Environment, Sharon Ikpeazu.
The Head of Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan and other Ministers are participating in the weekly council meeting from their various offices in Abuja.
The meeting started at 09:00 GMT.
Zainab Sa’id
