The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reiterated its commitment to boosting sub-national security and protecting lives and property.
Chronicle NG reports that a statewide protest scheduled for August 1-10 has sparked anxiety and a variety of responses from Nigerians.
Numerous groups expressing interest in heading the campaign indicated that the protest was motivated by rising living costs and economic challenges for the general public.
In a communiqué issued by its Chairman, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and made available to journalists on Thursday, the NGF highlighted the need for implementing strong security measures to safeguard the safety and well-being of inhabitants inside their respective states.
This announcement came after the forum’s meeting early Thursday morning.
NGF received a presentation from the Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Mohammed Pate, on the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Programme.
He gave updates on the sector-wide approach, the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, primary health care revitalization, and national supply chain management.
The NGF reaffirmed their commitment to improving healthcare outcomes for all Nigerians.
The communiqué read in part, “The NGF received a briefing from the National Security Adviser’s office on the current security situation in the country. The NSA noted the growing momentum for a planned protest demanding government attention.
“The NSA is committed to supporting the governors in improving security architecture at the subnational level. The governors thanked the NSA and reinstated its commitment to enhance the security of lives and properties at the subnational.
“Members received the new Country Director of the World Bank, Mr. Ndiame Diop, and his team. They introduced themselves to the Forum and presented the bank’s various programmes currently being implemented in the states, including HOPE (Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equality), Food and Nutrition Security, and SPIN (Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigerian Products).
“Members welcomed the new Country Director and his team, assured them of the governors’ continued support, and expressed their willingness to support the programme implementation across the country.”
The 36 state governors were also briefed by the body of State Attorneys General on the July 11 Supreme Court decision, which confirmed the 774 local governments’ financial independence.
It continued, “Members received a briefing from the body of Attorneys General of the 36 states on the Supreme Court ruling on the financial autonomy of local governments.
“Members received a briefing from the Nigerian Bar Association on the recent change in the association’s leadership and other initiatives. The NBA expressed their commitment to working with the States in defence of our democracy and the rule of law.
“The governors highlighted the importance of such a revered association and the role they play in ensuring effective governance. They assured the governors of their continued collaboration and readiness to provide necessary support.”
