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Buhari presides over FEC meeting

By Samuel Itsede

The weekly Federal executive council meeting, FEC, was today presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. The first since he returned from a private visit to the United Kingdom last week Friday.

The meeting started at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja at about 11 am.

The opening Christian prayer was said by Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi while the Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu offered the Muslim prayer.

Before the commencement of the meeting proper, a minute silence was observed for former Secretary to the Federal Government, (SGF) Chief Ufot Ekaette, who passed on at the age of 80. Also, a minute silence was observed for former Minister of Information, Chief Alex Opeyemi Akinyele, who passed at the age of 81.

In attendance at the meeting are Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, ministers, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha and National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno (RTD).

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