The governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have all endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent re-engineering of the national security architecture, pointing out that the government’s commitment to protect citizens’ lives and property cannot be compromised.
In a two-day strategic meeting held in Lagos under the auspices of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), the governors discussed a variety of issues impacting the country’s situation.
The summit was hosted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Eko Hotels & Suites on Victoria Island.
At the conclusion of the meeting, the Forum—led by Senator Hope Uzodimma, the governor of Imo State—reaffirmed its faith in Nigeria’s future as a unified, peaceful, and wealthy nation in a communiqué.
During the meeting, Forum members discussed the nation’s security situation and thanked President Tinubu for what they described as “improved coordination” between federal, state, and local security structures, as well as for the bravery and sacrifices made by security agencies and community volunteers.
The APC Governors praised the President’s handling of security issues, emphasizing that the President’s re-engineering of the nation’s security architecture was necessary.
Gov. Uzodimma read the communiqué and stated that the PGF decided to support the President’s efforts by strengthening information collection, community-based security initiatives, conflict-prevention mechanisms, and assistance for victims of violence and tragedy.
“The Forum reviewed the security situation across the country and expressed appreciation for the courage and sacrifices of security agencies and community volunteers, as well as the improved coordination between federal, state, and local security structures,” the communiqué states. Next, we decided to make every member state’s local security architecture stronger.
The Forum applauded Mr. President for continuing to reengineer the nation’s security architecture. Governors reaffirmed that the government’s commitment to protect people and property cannot be compromised. In addition to providing assistance to victims of violence and tragedy, we decided to keep bolstering community-based security programs, intelligence collection, and conflict-prevention strategies.
PGF conducted an analysis of the nation’s political, economic, and social landscape, pointing out that the goal of reforms must be to enhance lives, uphold people’ dignity, and increase possibilities for Nigerians.
The President’s dedication to stabilizing the economy and establishing the groundwork for sustained growth through the Renewed Hope Agenda was praised by the Forum.
“The Forum reviewed the state of the economy and the cost-of-living pressures being experienced by citizens, acknowledging the temporary burdens that accompany necessary macro-economic reforms,” stated Uzodimma. In addition to expressing profound gratitude for the sacrifices being made in the shared goal of a more robust and inclusive economy, governors recognized Nigerians’ tenacity and perseverance.
“We decided to step up state-level interventions in areas like food production and distribution, assistance for small and medium-sized businesses, youth employment, social protection for the most vulnerable and impoverished, and targeted relief for low-income households and workers.”
“The Progressive Governors are dedicated to working closely with federal institutions and local governments to ensure that things continue to improve, that no group is left behind, and that the gains of reforms continue to translate into visible improvements in the people’s quality of life.”
Infrastructure, urban redevelopment, and rural development are crucial for increasing productivity, drawing in investment, and raising living standards, according to the Forum.
The governors decided to strengthen interstate cooperation and peer-learning in these areas, praising Lagos State in particular for its innovative financing models, urban renewal, and transportation reforms.
With an emphasis on inclusion and access for all communities, the PGF decided to increase investments in roads, housing, public transportation, water and sanitation, digital connectivity, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
It emphasized that infrastructure must be created and provided in a way that is socially just, ecologically conscious, and sensitive to the needs of women, children, people with disabilities, and other frequently marginalized groups.
“The Forum reiterated that effective local governance is central to delivering the Renewed Hope Agenda at the grassroots level,” stated Uzodimma. In accordance with the Constitution and in collaboration with pertinent stakeholders, governors decided to intensify reforms targeted at enhancing accountability, transparency, and service delivery in local government administration.
“We decided to increase the number of venues for citizen participation, such as town hall meetings, consultations with religious and traditional leaders, civil society, labor, professional associations, youth, and women’s organizations. Building confidence and maintaining democratic legitimacy require listening to the people, clearly outlining government policies, and modifying implementation techniques in response to input, according to the Forum.
The Forum also reaffirmed its steadfast support for the APC and praised the party’s leadership for its initiatives to improve internal democracy, discipline, inclusivity, and reconciliation.
The Governors promised to keep stabilizing the party while making sure the APC remained committed to fulfilling its agenda.
“The Forum reiterated its unwavering support for the policies of APC governments at all levels and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. PGF emphasized that Progressive Governors view themselves as custodians of the people’s mandate and as a group of leaders who work together to translate Nigerians’ ambitions into real social and economic results throughout the federation.
The Forum emphasized the value of interfaith harmony, interethnic understanding, and societal cohesion. It urged leaders to use their platforms and voices to advance harmony, moderation, and respect while denouncing crime and hate speech in all of its manifestations.
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