Vice President Kashim Shettima on Thursday presided over the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting, the first since President Bola Tinubu renewed calls for the creation of state police to address worsening insecurity.
The session, which began at 11:30 a.m. in the State House, Abuja, moved into closed-door deliberations after opening prayers by Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori.
The NEC, chaired by the vice president, comprises the 36 state governors, the CBN governor, and key ministers. While primarily an economic advisory body, it also deliberates on broader governance issues.
Tinubu had earlier told a Katsina State delegation that he was “reviewing all aspects of security” and would “have to create a state police.” The proposal, long debated in Nigeria, has faced resistance over concerns of potential political misuse by governors.
The NEC meeting was still ongoing at press time.
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