The National Council of State has unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s leadership with a vote of confidence.

The council which includes former heads of state and leaders in the country praised President Tinubu for his efforts to address Nigeria’s pressing challenges and stabilize the nation.

The meeting, held at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, was presided over by President Tinubu, marking his first Council of State gathering since assuming office.

It had in attendance former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari.

Other notable attendees included former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, and Yakubu Gowon, who joined virtually. However, Olusegun Obasanjo, who ruled the country from 1999 to 2007, was absent.

Governors Alex Otti of Abia State, Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, and Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa states joined the meeting virtually. The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike was in attendance physically.