State of the Nation: President Bola Tinubu with Governors, others

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting all 36 state governors under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum at the Council Chamber of the Aso Rock Village, Abuja.

The meeting began after the President arrived at the chamber at 11:34 am.

It is also being attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima; the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FTC)

Chief Nyesom Wike; and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

Thursday’s gathering is Tinubu’s second meeting with the state executives since he inaugurated the National Economic Council on June 15, 2023.

It follows the recent hike in food prices, economic hardship, and pockets of insecurity recorded nationwide.

This meeting will be followed by the monthly National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, which will be presided over by Vice President Shettima.