By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has attended the National Council of State meeting presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The meeting which held at the Council Chamber of the State House Abuja, had in attendance former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari.
Former Heads of State, Generals Gowon Yakubu and Abdulsalami Abubakar joined virtually.Also present were; the Vice President, Kashim Shettima, the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume and the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila.
Apart from Inuwa Yahaya, other Governors were also either physically present at the meeting or joined virtually.
This is the first meeting of the National Council of State to be held since President Tinubu assumed office in May 2023.
The Council of State is an advisory body that comprises the President, Vice President, all former Presidents and Heads of State, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, all State Governors, and the Attorney-General of the Federation.