by Dolapo Adelana

The presidency on Wednesday confirmed that Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo is presiding over the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

In a tweet on Wednesday, she said, “The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Meeting has started. Vice President @ProfOsinbajo is presiding.”

YNaija reported earlier that President Muhammadu Buhari was absent from the meeting.

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Meeting has started. Vice President @profosinbajo is presiding. pic.twitter.com/mHBEJA9Xld

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) May 3, 2017