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2023: Boss Mustapha Inaugurates Presidential Transition Council, Highlights Their Duties

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The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha on Tuesday, inaugurated the Presidential Transition Council ahead of the 2023 election.

Mustapha noted in his speech during the inauguration that the council will facilitate the handing over process by the current President to the President-elect.

The SGF added that the inauguration of the committee is a demonstration of the commitment of the Muhammadu Buhari administration to strengthening key governance institutions that support the democratic process.

Naija News recalls President Buhari had last week approved the establishment of a presidential transition council to oversee the 2023 transition programme.

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Speaking on Tuesday during the inauguration, Mustapha said the assignment is in compliance with the Executive Order No. 14 of 2023 signed by the President on February 7 for managing Presidential transitions of government at the federal level.

He said; “In line with Executive Order No. 14 of 2023, the Council is charged with the responsibility of facilitating and managing the 2023 Presidential Transition Programme.

“The Council will amongst other things facilitate the handing over process by the current President to the President-elect;

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“Organise for the security of the President-elect and the Vice President-elect including coordinating security briefings on the nation’s security matters post- elections.

“Organise the necessary facilities including fully furnished Office and personnel for the President-elect and his/her transition team.

“Co-ordinate the briefings of the President-elect by relevant public officers;

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“Facilitate communication between the outgoing President and the President-elect;

“Prepare the programme and organise for the swearing-in ceremony;

“Carry out any other activity necessary to ensure optimal performance of the functions of the President under the Constitution and perform any other function assigned to it under the 1999 Constitution as amended”.

The SGF also on Tuesday announced the appointment of the Special Adviser to the President on Policy and Coordination, Dr. Habiba Lawal as Secretary of the Presidential Transition Council.

“She is by the Executive Order to be known as the Federal Transition Coordinator,” he stated.

The transition process is expected to be replicated across the various states as applicable.