The recently appointed Sole Administrator of Rivers State, attended his first National Economic Council (NEC) meeting held at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting, a forum for discussing critical economic matters affecting the nation, was presided over by Vice President Kashim Shettima.
Vice Admiral Ibas’s presence at the NEC meeting signifies his inaugural official engagement at this level since assuming the role of Sole Administrator for Rivers State. His appointment followed the declaration of a state of emergency in the state, a development that has placed him in a unique administrative position.
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Sources within the Federal Government have indicated that Vice Admiral Ibas’s participation underscores the commitment of the Federal Government to ensure that Rivers State remains represented in national economic deliberations, notwithstanding the ongoing administrative transition.
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The NEC meeting brought together state governors, deputy governors, and key federal government officials to discuss pertinent economic challenges and strategies for national development.
Further details regarding the specific deliberations of the meeting were not immediately available. However, the attendance of the Rivers State Sole Administrator highlights the Federal Government’s efforts to maintain inclusive governance and address the economic concerns of all states within the federation during this period.