President Bola Tinubu has resumed chairing the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meetings after a nearly two-month hiatus. The meeting, which was previously scheduled to focus on policy-driven discussions, saw the President swear in newly appointed commissioners of the National Assembly Service Commission and permanent secretaries-designate.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio witnessed the ceremony, which took place before the FEC meeting moved behind closed doors. The last cabinet meeting held on March 5 focused on streamlining FEC deliberations, with the President proposing changes to shift attention away from routine procurement matters to more policy-driven discussions.

According to the proposed changes, only high-value contracts will reach the Council for approval, making room for more critical policy discussions at the highest level of government. The break in meetings followed the Ramadan season and a string of overseas travels by the President.

The FEC meeting is expected to discuss key policy issues affecting the country, building on previous efforts to improve governance and decision-making. With Vice President Kashim Shettima absent due to official assignments in Dubai and Saudi Arabia, President Tinubu is set to present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the National Assembly on Tuesday, following the FEC meeting.