Insecurity: Tinubu set to meet Council of State, police chiefs on Thursday
Insecurity: Tinubu set to meet Council of State, police chiefs on Thursday
President Bola Tinubu has convened meetings of the Council of State and the Police Council for Thursday, October 9, 2025, to address the worsening insecurity in parts of the country and other critical national matters.
The high-level sessions, scheduled to hold at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, reflect the President’s renewed determination to strengthen Nigeria’s security framework and rebuild public trust amid growing security challenges.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office, Dr. Emanso Umobong, announced that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has formally invited members of both councils to participate in the meetings, either in person or virtually.
“The meetings are aimed at discussing key national issues, particularly those related to security and policing,” the statement said. “The Council of State meeting is slated for 1:00 p.m., while the Police Council meeting will commence at 2:00 p.m.”
The Council of State, chaired by the President, is an advisory body comprising former Presidents, former Heads of State, former Chief Justices of Nigeria, state governors, and the Attorney-General of the Federation. It provides counsel on major policy matters, including national security and appointments.
The Police Council, on the other hand, oversees the organisation, administration, and operational control of the Nigeria Police Force, including the appointment and discipline of senior officers.
Presidency sources told The Press that the meetings would review the nation’s security situation, evaluate ongoing military operations, and consider fresh measures to tackle banditry, kidnapping, and communal violence in some northern and central states.
The planned sessions will also coincide with deliberations on key political and administrative matters, including the expected nomination of a successor to the outgoing Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
The meetings come shortly after President Bola Tinubu’s return to Abuja on Monday evening from a 10-day working visit to Lagos, where he engaged with investors, development partners, and political stakeholders.
According to a statement from the State House media office, the President’s aircraft, a San Marino-registered BBJ T7-NAS, touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 6:55 p.m.
During his stay in Lagos, President Tinubu met with prominent business leaders, including Global Infrastructure Partners CEO, Bayo Ogunlesi, and Metis Capital Partners Chairman, Keem Belo-Osagie. Their discussions focused on boosting investments in key sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and logistics — areas crucial for economic diversification and job creation.
He also held talks with the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, alongside the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on advancing Nigeria’s blue economy as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
Before returning to Abuja, Tinubu visited several states — including Oyo, Imo, and Plateau — for various national engagements, where he reiterated his administration’s commitment to unity, security, and inclusive national development.
At a funeral in Jos for the late mother of APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, the President reaffirmed his dedication to promoting religious harmony, stating, “My mission is to unite this country and ensure its prosperity. Progress is being made on both fronts.”
Thursday’s Council of State meeting will be the second under President Tinubu’s administration and is expected to chart a renewed course for intergovernmental collaboration in tackling the nation’s complex security challenges.
