President Goodluck Jonathan to Hand Over on May 28, 2015.

President Goodluck Jonathan

President Goodluck Jonathan will formally dissolve the Federal Executive Council on May 28 ahead of the inauguration of Muhammadu Buhari as new president of the country the next day.

The exercise will however be preceded by valedictory speeches to be given by the president, vice president and members of the Council on May 27.

This indication emerged after Wednesday’s meeting of the Council.

President Jonathan will formally hand over power to Mr. Buhari at the Eagle Square, Abuja, on May 29.