Governors in the southern part of Nigeria have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to address Nigerians on the security challenges bewildering the country, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered.
This was made known in a 12-point communique read by the Forum Chairman and the Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, at the end of its four hours meeting held in Delta State on Tuesday.
The Forum stated that the people of the southern region remain committed to the unity of Nigeria on the basis of justice, fairness, equity, oneness, and peaceful co-existence among Nigerians.
Akeredolu said, “Southern Governors expressed very grave concern on the security challenges currently plaguing the nation and strongly urged that Mr. President should address Nigerians on the challenges of insecurity and restore the confidence of our people.
“We observed that the incursion of armed herders, criminals, and bandits into the Southern part of the country has presented a severe security challenge such that citizens are not able to live their normal lives including pursuing various productive activities leading to a threat to food supply and general security.
“Consequently, the meeting resolved that open grazing of cattle be banned across Southern Nigeria.
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He added, “Agreed that the progress of the nation requires that urgent and bold steps be taken to restructure the Nigerian Federation leading to the evolution of state police, review of revenue allocation formula in favour of the sub-national governments and creation of other institutions which legitimately advance our commitment to and practice of true federalism.
“In view of widespread agitations among our various peoples for greater inclusiveness in existing governance arrangements, the Federal Government should convoke a national dialogue as a matter of urgency.”
The meeting was attended by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde; Rivers State Governor, Nysome Wike; Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi; Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun; Anambra State governor, Willie Obiano; Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi; among others.
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