Osinbajo, state governors attend NEC meeting

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is currently presiding over a meeting of the National Economic Council.
The meeting is holding inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
State governors and some deputy governors are attending the meeting.


Some relevant ministers are also in attendance.
Details later.

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