President Tinubu to host strategic Council of State, Police Council Meetings
President Tinubu to host strategic Council of State, Police Council Meetings
Abuja, Nigeria – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will convene a high-level joint session of the Council of State and the Police Council on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the State House, Abuja, to deliberate on pressing national matters, with a strong focus on security and policing.
The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement released by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF).
According to the statement, the meetings were scheduled following invitations extended by Senator George Akume, SGF, to members of both councils. The Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office, Dr. Emanso Okop Umobong, confirmed that the sessions will be held in a hybrid format, allowing participants to join either in person or virtually.
The Council of State meeting is set to begin at 1:00 p.m., followed by the Police Council session at 2:00 p.m., both taking place at the Council Chambers, Aso Villa.
Dr. Umobong noted that the discussions will centre on matters of national significance, particularly the country’s evolving security landscape and the role of policing in ensuring peace and stability.
The SGF emphasised that the strategic engagements reflect President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to national security and effective governance.
“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”, the statement said.
This will be Tinubu’s second Council of State meeting, having convened his first on August 13, 2024, which attracted former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari with Governors and other members.
