Elder statesman and leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum, Chief Edwin Clark, has called for the suspension and reform of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF). Clark made the call in an open letter on Monday, stating that the Forum had deviated from its original purpose of fostering collaboration and had instead become a “platform for power without accountability, influence …

President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Lagos, emphasised the critical role of state governors in driving Nigeria’s development and prosperity, saying their leadership at the subnational level is central to achieving food security, economic prosperity and rapid national growth. During a New Year homage by Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) at his Ikoyi …

Governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, on Wednesday, noted that despite efforts to improve under-five and infant mortality rates, the figures remain unacceptably high. Represented by the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, at the ongoing three-day Nigeria Health Sector-Wide Joint Annual Review, in Abuja, the governors said, “We know there have been some improvements in health indicators, …

As part of the drive toward eradicating malaria in Nigeria, the Federal Government has enlisted the support of prominent business leaders led by the Chairman of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, alongside the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, and the Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, Femi Otedola, to lead the charge against the disease. Other members of the Council tasked …

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reiterated its commitment to improving the security and protection of lives and property at the sub-national level. A nationwide protest, set to take place from 1 to 10 August, has been generating tension and a variety of responses from Nigerians. Numerous groups expressing interest in leading the campaign stated that the protest was sparked …

Governors have been acting tongue-in-cheek in their reactions to last Thursday’s verdict of the Supreme Court, which stripped them of their suffocating grip over the money meant for local governments in the country. As a collective, the governors unreservedly endorsed the judgement. Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRazak AbdulRahman, who spoke on behalf of …

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has expressed deep sorrow and extended heartfelt condolences to the families affected by the tragic school building collapse in Plateau State. The unfortunate collapse of a building at Saint Academy in Jos, Plateau State, has led to a considerable number of deaths and injuries. Initially, 17 fatalities were reported, but the death toll has now increased …

The Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Wednesday, said governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), are not against approval of a living wage for Nigerian workers. Oyebanji said the NGF was only clamouring for fiscal federalism that would culminate in the ability and capability of individual states to pay. Organised labour is battling the Federal …

The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) is pushing for greater involvement and tighter control by states over mining activities within their territories. This came out of their meeting where the Solid Minerals Minister, Dele Alake, briefed them on reforms to better harness the country’s mining potential. While welcoming the reforms by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development aimed at creating an …

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has commended the recent transfer of the electricity regulatory oversight by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to the Ekiti State Electricity Regulatory Bureau. In a statement on Friday, the Special Adviser (Media) to the Ekiti State governor, Yinka Oyebode said the NGF made the commendation in a congratulatory letter signed by its Director General, …