Bidding Farewell With Presidential Grace: Buhari Presides Over Valedictory FEC Meeting One Last Time

• One last ride at the FEC Meeting for Nigeria’s outgoing President Buhari in Aso Rock.

• The meeting, presided over by President Buhari, is expected to result in the dissolution of the cabinet, marking the final official act of his administration.

• The efforts from the meeting are aimed at ensuring a smooth transition for the incoming administration.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari is currently concluding his tenure with a valedictory Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

The meeting, presided over by President Buhari, is expected to result in the dissolution of the cabinet, marking the final official act of his administration.

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During this significant gathering, the council members are diligently addressing outstanding issues, meticulously reviewing documents, and addressing remaining memoranda from various government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.

These efforts are aimed at ensuring a smooth transition for the incoming administration, leaving no loose ends.

On Monday, President Buhari will officially hand over the leadership baton to his successor at the Eagle Square in Abuja. As the concluding phase of his tenure approaches, the FEC had been actively awarding contracts and approving cost augmentations for projects worth billions of naira.

Before the commencement of the valedictory session, the cabinet members engaged in lighthearted banter among themselves. Earlier on Wednesday, President Buhari administered the oath of office to seven Federal Commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation, Fiscal and Allocation Commission (RMFC).

This ceremony served as a prelude to the ongoing valedictory session. The newly sworn-in commissioners are Peter Okpara (Imo), Senator Ayogu Eze (Enugu), Kolade Abimbola (Oyo), Rekiya Ayuba-Haruna (Kebbi), Hauwa Aliyu (Jigawa), Ismaila Agaka (Kwara), and Amb Ayuba Ngako representing the FCT.

Before entering into a closed-door session, the FEC was presented with the key highlights of the Health Reform Committee report.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo chaired this committee, which was tasked with developing a roadmap to achieve Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria. The report’s recommendations include enhancing funding for the health sector to exceed 10 percent of the national budget.

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As President Buhari’s administration draws to a close, the valedictory FEC meeting serves as a platform for the cabinet members to wrap up their duties, ensuring a seamless transition of power to the incoming government.

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