The Nigerian Council of State is an organ of the Nigerian Government. Its functions include advising the executive on policy making.
The Council of State consists of the following persons:
The council has the following responsibilities:
1. Advise the President in the exercise of his powers with respect to the:-
2. Advise the President whenever requested to do so on the maintenance of public order within the Federation or any part thereof and on such other matters as the President may direct.