The Council of State will convene in Abuja on Thursday, according to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume.
The session will take place in a hybrid format, allowing both physical and virtual participation, a statement from the SGF’s office confirmed.
The Police Council is also set to meet on the same day. Both gatherings are scheduled to take place in the Council Chamber of Aso Villa, Abuja.
As the highest advisory body to the President, the Council of State plays a critical role in national governance. Its responsibilities include endorsing key appointments recommended by the President, such as the nomination of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Membership comprises all living former Heads of State and Presidents, as well as former Chief Justices and governors.
The statement, issued by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the office of the SGF, reads in part:
“The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON, has extended an invitation to members of the Council of State and Police Council to a hybrid strategic meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025.
“According to the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office, Dr. Emanso Okop Umobong, the meeting aims to discuss matters of national importance and key issues affecting national security and policing.
“This high-level meeting underscores President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to addressing pressing national issues and ensuring the safety and security of citizens.”
This will mark President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second Council of State meeting. The first meeting, held on August 13, 2024, was attended by former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and the late Muhammadu Buhari. That session provided a vote of confidence for the Tinubu administration and addressed critical national matters.
