The President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria has recognized the critical roles of state governments’ collaboration towards development of the country.
The president made this known when he hosted the leaders and representatives of Nigeria Governors’ Forum in Lagos this afternoon.
The president said that the states have to “work harder, grow more, and ensure the situation of our currency improves. Nigeria will see prosperity, but it requires consistent effort from all of us.”
He “also emphasised the importance of collaboration and encouraged [the] governors to take pride in their efforts while recognising the progress made across the states”.
“The states of the Federation play a critical role in driving Nigeria’s prosperity and development. The agricultural value chain, for instance, hinges on the contributions of the States. With ownership of the land, States hold the key to achieving food security”, the president further stated.
“Since our administration took office, the improvements in revenue allocations have empowered our federating states even more. I urged them to strategically invest these resources into further development at the grassroots to meet the aspirations of all Nigerians.
“Together, we can build a Nigeria we are all proud of”, he emphasized.