President Tinubu Hosts Governors In Lagos, Calls For ‘Unity Of Effort’ To Achieve Rapid Infrastructure Development

President Bola Tinubu met with members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, on Tuesday during which he emphasized that the federal and sub-national governments in the nation have the mutual responsibility to ensure peace and stability in the country.

Team@orientactualmags.com learned that Mr. Anjuri Ngelale , who is the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity,  noted in a statement he issued on Tuesday  that  Tinubu said this  during the meeting  he held with the governors at his residence in Lagos.

 The president also once again,  condemned the latest killings in Plateau state while issuing a stern directive to security agencies to halt the carnage in the state and intensify the pursuit of those responsible for the sad incident.

 The killings were recorded during Christmas eve attack  in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Governments.

Condoling with the victims, President Tinubu emphasized the sanctity of human life and called for a paradigm shift among those with contrary beliefs, cautioning them about the inevitable consequences of their actions.

‘Nigeria needs peace and stability to move forward. The country belongs to all of us, and we have to take care of it’ he said.

The statement noted that President Tinubu  also acknowledged the presence of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state at the meeting, while commending him for his efforts to peacefully address the political challenges in the state.

‘I thank you for your statesmanship. I listened to your broadcast and your emphasis on peace. It is only with peace that effective governance can thrive, and governance has commenced in earnest under my watch’ he said.

Commenting on the 2024 Budget, the president informed the governors that he had a review meeting with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, and the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu earlier in the day where certain sections of the Appropriation Bill were discussed.

He emphasized the need for joint responsibility and closer collaboration between the federal and sub-national governments to foster rapid infrastructure development in every part of the nation.

‘I want us to discard federal, state, or rural road classifications. We must regard development as a joint responsibility. Let us prioritize our children. The school feeding programme must return quickly, beginning from the local government to the state and federal governments.

We must be ready to protect our children and prepare them for the future’ the president added.    

 Also speaking, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Kwara state governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq expressed solidarity with the government and the people of Plateau state.

‘May God be with the souls of the departed and bring peace to Plateau state. The governor of Plateau state, we are with you; stay strong’ the NGF Chairman  was quoted to have submitted while reaffirming  the support of state governments for the bold decisions and reforms initiated by the President Tinubu administration.

‘These are challenging times. It is not a walk in the park. Removing fuel subsidies had a great structural effect on the economy of the states. But we are confident that we will overcome these challenges and bounce back better’ he said- Team@orientactualmags.com
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