Vice President Kashim Shettima is currently presiding over the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
In a surprising turn, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, was present at the session, marking one of his first high-profile appearances since his controversial appointment.
Also in attendance is the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Other governors spotted at the meeting include Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Benue; Abdulrahman Abdulrazak, Kwara; Monday Okpebholo, Edo; and Bassey Otu, Cross River.
A number of deputy governors are also attendance.
The National Economic Council meeting is usually chaired by the Vice President. The meeting deliberates on issues that would improve the economy.
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