President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to preside over high-level sessions of the Council of State and the Police Council on Thursday, to deliberate on pressing national security challenges and outline strategic reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s policing architecture.
The Thursday, October 9th Council of state meeting is the second President Tinubu will be presiding over after the first held on August 12th, 2024.
The Council of State, a statutory body established under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), serves a pivotal advisory role in the governance and strategic direction of the nation.
Council which comprises of the President as Chairman and Vice President as Vice Chairman, has all former presidents and Heads of State, all former Chief Justices of Nigeria, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House of Representatives, all state governors and Attorney-General of the Federation as members.
A statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office, Dr. Emanso Umobong, disclosed that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has formally invited members of both councils to participate in the sessions, which will be held in a hybrid format at the Council Chambers.
The statement added that the high-level engagement underscores President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to addressing pressing national challenges and strengthening Nigeria’s overall security framework.
The meeting will focus on matters of national importance and key issues affecting security across the country.