President Bola Tinubu, has emphasised the critical role of State Governors in driving Nigeria’s development and prosperity, saying their leadership at the sub-national level is central to achieving food security, economic prosperity and rapid national growth.
The President said this when Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria Governors Forum, NGF paid him New Year homage at his Ikoyi residence, in Lagos State, South-West Nigeria.
He expressed his gratitude for their support and collaboration while highlighting key areas requiring joint effort for the country’s progress.
President Tinubu urged Governors to prioritise agricultural growth as a pathway to economic stability.
President Tinubu called for stronger collaboration between the federal and state governments to address pressing challenges, including local government autonomy, agricultural productivity, and currency stability.
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Expressing his commitment to local government development and autonomy, the President stressed its importance for grassroots development and dispelled rumours of disagreement with the Governors.
The President announced that he will be visiting Enugu State on Saturday, January 4 as part of his planned trips to some states of the federation.
Speaking during the visit, Vice President Shettima expressed optimism
that situations have turned around and Nigeria will have very robust economic activities in the new year.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)