FEC honours Mama Taraba with one-minute silence

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday observed one minute of silence for a former Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Aisha Al-Hassan.

The Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF) Boss Mustapha officially announced the passing of Al-Hassan, popularly known as Mama Taraba, to the Council and asked members to rise in honour of the dead.

Al-Hassan served as Minister in the first term cabinet of President Buhari and resigned from the administration on July 27, 2018.

She died in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on May 7, 2021 at 61.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is presiding over this week’s virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Osinbajo is standing in for President Muhammadu Buhari, who is currently on a four-day official visit to the French capital, Paris, along with some ministers and other senior aides.

Attending the virtual FEC meeting are the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Boss Mustapha, the Chief of Staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, and five ministers.

The Ministers in physical appearance include those of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed; Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika; Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami; Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman Adamu; and the Minister of State for Budget and National Planning, Clem Agba.

The Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan, as well as other members of Council are participating in the meeting virtually.