JUST IN: Buhari Approves Presidential Transition Council, Signs Executive Order
Ahead of May 29 exit date, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved a Presidential Transition Council for facilitating and managing the 2023 transition program.
This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by Willie Bassey, Director of Information for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation
The statement also revealed the signing of Executive Order No. 14 of 2023 on the Facilitation and Management of Presidential Transitions by Mr. President.
However, the Transition Council will be inaugurated by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Tuesday 14th February 2023 at noon at the Conference Hall of the SGF.
A key feature of the Presidential Executive Order No. 14 of 2023 is the institutionalization of a legal framework that would enable a seamless transition of power from one Presidential Administration to another which is part of President Buhari’s legacy.
According to Mustapha, the committee comprises the SGF as Chairman, while other members include the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation; Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Justice, Cabinet Affairs Office, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF); General Services Office, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF); Economic and Political Affairs Office, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF); State House, National Security Adviser, Chief of Defence Staff, Inspector-General
Inspector-General of Police; Director General, of National Intelligence Agency; Director General, of State Security Services; Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Nigeria; and two representatives, to be nominated by the president-elect.
According to the statement, the members are expected to attend the inauguration in person.
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