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A Consultative Council is a body of advisors or representatives who offer guidance and recommendations to a government or leader. They don't usually hold direct executive power but provide expert opinions and insights on various issues. Bana Wagana Ibrahim, a member, reporting on the situation suggests their role in communicating official information during times of crisis.
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