President Bola Tinubu on Monday, presided over the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting.
The meeting is holding at the Aso Chamber of the State House, Abuja.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; Head of Service, Dr Folashade Yemi Esan and at least 45 ministers are seated for the 10th FEC meeting of the administration.
At today’s meeting, the council will consider a memorandum for the approval of the “revamping of the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund,” PUNCH Online observed.
This came as the SGF, before the President’s arrival, drew the attention of council members to a change in item #3 on the agenda which was replaced by ‘Approval for the revamping of the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Fund.’
Tinubu inaugurated the FEC on August 28, 2023, officially moving meetings from the customary Wednesdays to Mondays.
Article 144 (5) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) recognises the “Executive Council of the Federation” (the Federal Executive Council) as the “body of Ministers of the Government of the Federation, howsoever called, established by the President and charged with such responsibilities for the functions of government as the President may direct.”
The council’s purpose is to formulate policies, execute government projects, and, more broadly, aid the President in discharging his executive functions.