The session has drawn the participation of governors and deputy governors from across the federation, reflecting the council’s role in addressing key economic and developmental issues affecting the country.
Among those in attendance are the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq; Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State; Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State; Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State; Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State; Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State; Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State; Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State; and Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, whose presence marks a rare appearance at the council meeting.
The NEC meeting comes amid ongoing discussions on national economic policies, fiscal reforms and measures aimed at strengthening development across the states.
Further details are expected as the meeting progresses.