By Damilare Adeleye
President Bola Tinubu is chairing the inaugural meeting of the Federal Executive Council at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The meeting, which commenced some minutes after noon on Monday, is attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume; and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folasade Yemi-Esan.
Others attending the meeting include the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; the new ministers as well as other top government functionaries.
The council’s role, as written in the Ministers’ Statutory Powers and Duties Act, is to serve as an advisory body to the President, who serves as the FEC chairman.
Tinubu recently inaugurated the 45 ministers to serve as members of his cabinet.
In his remarks, President Tinubu has asked the newly inaugurated ministers to deliver an all-inclusive economy for all Nigerians.
While setting the tone for his administration, the President asked the cabinet members to address the current unemployment rate in the country, which he said was unacceptable.
President Tinubu also addressed the heightened expectations and challenging circumstances in the country, urging his cabinet members not to dissapoint him and all Nigerians.
According to the president, key concerns of his administration include unacceptable unemployment levels and the looming threat of climate change.
Tinubu also called for decisive action to reform the economy for sustainable growth and enhance national security to attract investments.
He further urged the ministers to collaborate with each other while underscoring the essence of leadership.