- Worst Is Over for Nigeria – Tinubu
- The President expressed optimism that the administration benefits were gradually reaching sub-national governments
- Uzodimma said the President had fostered stronger partnerships with state governors and introduced reforms that enhanced governance at the sub-national level
President Bola Tinubu on Monday night reiterated his commitment to setting in motion the establishment of state police to address persistent security challenges across the country.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President restated his position during an inter-faith breaking of fast with governors and senior officials at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja.
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Speaking at the gathering, Tinubu assured Nigerians, particularly the unemployed, that his administration was determined to decentralise policing to strengthen security at the grassroots level.
“To those unemployed, what I promise is that we will establish state police to combat insecurity in our local governments,” he said.
Reflecting on his administration’s economic reforms, the President expressed optimism that the benefits were gradually reaching sub-national governments. He maintained that while reforms require sustained effort, the outcome would ultimately strengthen the nation.
“The result of hard work is more work. But as long as we bridge together and move together, determined to rescue this country, the best is yet to come for Nigeria,” he added.
Tinubu also called for unity, sacrifice and collective responsibility, commending governors for their commitment to fulfilling electoral promises. He praised Mohammed Bago, Governor of Niger State, and Babagana Zulum of Borno State for their developmental initiatives, particularly youth empowerment and grassroots programmes.
Addressing Governor Zulum directly, Tinubu highlighted the values of discipline, sacrifice, faith and perseverance, urging leaders to continue fostering unity, community service and love for one another.
Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, who represented the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, commended the President for promoting national unity despite prevailing ethnic and religious tensions.
Uzodimma said the President had fostered stronger partnerships with state governors and introduced reforms that enhanced governance at the sub-national level. He pledged continued collaboration and support from the governors.
Governors present at the State House included Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, Usman Ododo of Kogi State, Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State, Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Umar Namadi of Jigawa State, Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State, Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State, and Agbu Kefas of Taraba State.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, and several cabinet members also attended the dinner.
The Monday gathering marked the third consecutive year the President has hosted governors for a fast-breaking event at the State House in Abuja.
