SGF invites Council of State, Police Council to security meeting

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, has invited members of the Council of State and Police Council to a strategic meeting.

The Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.

The statement quoted the Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs Office, Dr. Emanso Umobong, as saying that the meeting aims to discuss matters of national importance and key issues affecting national security and policing.

The statement said the hybrid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the Council Chambers, Aso Villa, Abuja.

It noted that the meeting with the Council of State will begin at 1:00 p.m., while the session with the Police Council is expected to follow at 2:00 pm.

The statement added, “Members are requested to participate either physically or virtually.

“This high-level meeting underscores President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to addressing pressing national issues and ensuring the safety and security of citizens.”

PUNCH Online reports that 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.

The council advises the President on policy issues, including appointments and national security.

The Police Council, on the other hand, is responsible for the organisation and administration of the Nigeria Police Force, including appointments, promotions, and disciplinary control of senior officers.

The planned meetings come amid growing public concerns over insecurity and the need for comprehensive reforms in Nigeria’s security architecture.