Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has emphasized the crucial role state governors play in driving the country’s development and prosperity. In a meeting with Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria Governors Forum at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, President Tinubu stressed that governors are vital in achieving food security, economic prosperity, and rapid national growth.
“The Federal Government accounts for about 30 to 35 per cent of the allocated revenue; the rest comes to you,” President Tinubu said, highlighting the significance of governors in managing resources and promoting development. He also urged governors to prioritize agricultural growth, citing its importance in ensuring economic stability.
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 his commitment to local government development and autonomy, emphasizing its importance for grassroots development.
The President also acknowledged the progress made by governors across the states, saying, “There is no state we cannot visit and be proud of its development. We have better allocations now. Let me take the abuse; you take the privileges. Together, we will build a nation we are all proud of”.
Meanwhile, Abdulrahman Abdulrazak, chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum and Governor of Kwara State, praised President Tinubu’s leadership, saying the administration’s policies are yielding positive results. He 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
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