Food Crisis:Tinubu, Gowon Meets Behind Closed-door In Abuja

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By Abiola Olawale

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently holding a meeting with former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (Rtd), at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.It was gathered that the former head of state arrived at the presidential villa at around 2pm on Wednesday, making it the first time the duo will meet since Tinubu assumed office as president in May last year.

Although the reason for the meeting remains sketchy as of press time, feelers have suggested that believed the former Head of State would discuss with President Tinubu ways to tackle the economic and security challenges facing the country.

More to follow shortly…

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