Tinubu presides over first FEC meeting since June

President Bola Tinubu convened his first Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting since June 29, 2026, at the State House in Abuja. The session commenced with the playing of the national anthem shortly after the President's arrival in the Council Chamber around 2:30 p.m.

Key government officials were in attendance, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Didi Walson-Jack; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila. Ministers, presidential aides, and heads of various government agencies also participated in the deliberations.

The council observed a minute of silence to honor two former ministers: Abubakar Alhaji, who served as Minister of Finance under former military Head of State Ibrahim Babangida and passed away on July 30, 2026; and Prof. Turner Isoun, former Minister of Science and Technology under President Olusegun Obasanjo, who died on July 15, 2026.

At the previous FEC meeting on June 29, which followed a significant break, President Tinubu administered the oath of office to two new Federal Commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission: Amina Gamawa representing Bauchi State and Abdullahi Mukhtar representing Kaduna State. The current meeting is anticipated to address critical policy decisions and administrative issues as the government advances its economic and development objectives.