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Details Of Governors Meeting On Security, LG Autonomy Emerge

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5 months ago

Jul 25, 2024.

Nigeria Governors’ Forum reaffirms commitment to security and discusses health sector improvements amidst plans for a nationwide protest.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing security and protecting lives and property at the sub-national level.

This statement comes amidst growing tension over a planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1 to 10.

The protest, organized by various groups, seeks to address the rising cost of living and the economic difficulties currently affecting the populace.

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The announcement of the protest has elicited varied responses from Nigerians, highlighting widespread concern about the nation’s economic conditions.

In a communiqué signed by its Chairman, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and released to journalists on Thursday, the NGF stressed the need for robust security measures to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens within their states. This declaration followed a meeting of the Forum held on the same day.

During the meeting, the NGF received a detailed presentation from Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Mohammed Pate, on the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Programme. The presentation included updates on the Sector-Wide Approach, the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, Primary Health Care Revitalisation, and National Supply Chain Management.

The governors reiterated their commitment to improving health outcomes for all Nigerians.

The communique reads, “The NGF received a briefing from the National Security Adviser’s office on the current security situation in the country. The NSA noted the growing momentum for a planned protest demanding government attention.

“The NSA is committed to supporting the governors in improving security architecture at the subnational level. The governors thanked the NSA and reinstated its commitment to enhance the security of lives and properties at the subnational.

Governors Security LG Autonomy Emerge

“Members received the new Country Director of the World Bank, Mr. Ndiame Diop, and his team. They introduced themselves to the Forum and presented the bank’s various programmes currently being implemented in the states, including HOPE (Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equality), Food and Nutrition Security, and SPIN (Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria Products).

“Members welcomed the new Country Director and his team, assured them of the governors’ continued support, and expressed their willingness to support the programme implementation across the country.
“Members received a briefing from the body of Attorneys General of the 36 states on the Supreme Court ruling on the financial autonomy of local governments.