- Vice President Shettima presided over the NEC meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja
- Rivers Sole Administrator Ibok-Eke Ibas made an unexpected appearance at the gathering
- Delta Governor Oborevwori attended after defecting from PDP to the ruling APC
Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently presiding over the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
In an unexpected turn of events, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Eke Ibas, was spotted in attendance an appearance that has drawn notable attention.
Adding to the political intrigue, the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), was also present at the gathering.
Other governors in attendance include Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia of Benue, Abdulrahman Abdulrazak of Kwara, Monday Okpebholo of Edo, and Bassey Otu of Cross River.
Several deputy governors were also seen at the meeting, underscoring the significance of the discussions taking place.
The NEC, which the Vice President traditionally chairs, serves as a critical forum for deliberating on matters affecting Nigeria’s economy, including fiscal policy, national development plans, and the coordination of economic programmes among states.
Tinubu committed to addressing food security – Shettima
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to tackling food insecurity and malnutrition in Nigeria. Shettima stated this on October 7 when he received a delegation from the World Food Programme (WFP) led by its Executive Director, Mrs Cindy McCain, on a courtesy visit to the Presidential Villa.
He said a strengthened collaboration with global bodies and other key stakeholders would go a long way in supporting the efforts of both federal and state authorities.
