Vice President Yemi Osinbajo presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in the absence of President Muhammadu Buhari, who is yet to return from a working visit to France.
Details of the Meeting
The meeting was held virtually from the State House in Abuja and attended by key government officials. The update was disclosed by presidential aide Bashir Ahmad via his official Twitter handle.
Officials Present at the Meeting
Among those physically present at the FEC meeting were:
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Boss Mustapha – Secretary to the Government of the Federation
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Prof. Ibrahim Gambari – Chief of Staff to the President
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Alhaji Lai Mohammed – Minister of Information and Culture
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Senator Hadi Sirika – Minister of Aviation
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Abubakar Malami – Attorney-General and Minister of Justice
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Engr. Suleiman Adamu – Minister of Water Resources
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Clem Agba – Minister of State for Budget and National Planning
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Others Participated Virtually
Also joining virtually were Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folashade Yemi-Esan, along with other members of the council who connected remotely in line with COVID-19 protocols.
