Let’s talk about the President meeting with the State governors. Speaking on the role of state governors in driving Nigeria's development.
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, underscored the pivotal role of state governors in driving Nigeria's development and prosperity, highlighting their leadership at the subnational level as crucial for achieving food security, economic stability, and national growth.
During a New Year homage at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Tinubu expressed his gratitude for their collaboration and outlined key areas requiring joint efforts for the nation’s progress.
The President acknowledged the governors’ influence, stating, "You are the most important link to Nigeria's prosperity and development. The Federal Government accounts for about 30 to 35 percent of the allocated revenue; the rest comes to you. The agricultural value chain depends on you. You own the land, and the job is in your hands."
Tinubu stressed the need for stronger cooperation between federal and state governments to address challenges such as local government autonomy, agricultural productivity, and currency stability. He reaffirmed his commitment to fostering local government development and dispelled rumours of disagreements with the governors on autonomy
There were gossips that we had disagreements on local government autonomy. No. Just drive development at the local government. Nobody wants to take them away from you, but we need collaboration. Let’s do it together and ensure Nigeria is better off for it," Tinubu clarified.
The President also urged the governors to prioritise agricultural growth as a means to stabilise the economy and enhance the country's prosperity. His remarks reinforced the administration’s commitment to fostering unity and collaboration to achieve grassroots development and national progress.
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