‘I saw people sneaking in’ — Tinubu warns against unauthorised FEC meeting attendance
President Bola Tinubu has warned unauthorised persons against attending the weekly federal executive council (FEC) meeting.
Tinubu said some persons who were not authorised had access to the council chamber of the State House.
Speaking before the commencement of the FEC meeting on Monday at the presidential villa, the president said he noticed that some people were sneaking in and out of the council chamber.
“Last week, I noticed people sneaking in and out of this council. People had access to this place when they should not. That is not acceptable,” Tinubu said.
“I will announce to you here, people who are supposed to be here.
“Hadiza Usman, special adviser on policy coordination, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser on information and strategy, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, principal private secretary and Damilotun Aderemi, private secretary.
“These are the people who are granted the exception to be here when we are conducting the business of the nation. Unless I send for you, don’t come.”
The president asked George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), and Folashade Yemi-Esan, head of service of the federation, to ensure that the directive was complied with.
The weekly FEC meeting which is presided over by the president is attended by cabinet members and his top aides.
The FEC meeting which was previously held every Wednesday now holds every Monday.
