President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the critical role of state Governors in driving Nigeria’s development and prosperity.
President Tinubu dropped this hint during a New Year homage by Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) at his Ikoyi residence.
He said their leadership at the subnational level is central to achieving food security, economic prosperity and rapid national growth.
The President expressed his gratitude for their support and collaboration while highlighting key areas requiring joint effort for the nation’s progress.
He described Governors as most important link to Nigeria’s prosperity and development.
According to him, federal government accounts for about 30 to 35 per cent of the allocated revenue, rest goes to Governors.
President Tinubu called for stronger collaboration between the federal and state governments to address pressing challenges, including local government autonomy, agricultural productivity, and currency stability.
He expressed commitment to Local Government development and autonomy and stressed its importance for grassroots development and dispelled rumours of disagreement with the governors.
President Tinubu urged Governors to prioritise agricultural growth as a pathway to economic stability.
The President announced that he will be visiting Enugu State on January 4 as part of his planned visits to some states of the federation.
He welcomed his declaration by ThisDAY newspaper as Man Of The Year.
Chairman, Nigerian Governors Forum and Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq described ThisDay’s decision to name President Tinubu Man of the Year as a significant endorsement of the administration’s policies.
Mallam Abdulrazaq noted that the acknowledgement from a media outlet known for critical media coverage during the campaign reflects the tangible progress made under President Tinubu’s leadership.
The Governor urged the President to visit various states to see the ongoing transformations and progress firsthand. Governor Abdulrazaq assured the President of the steadfast support of the governors, particularly in contributing to local security architecture to further enhance the nation’s security.
