Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has received briefings on the planned establishment of state police and ways to scale up nutrition in the country.

The briefings were presented by delegations of attorneys general from the 36 states of the Federation, the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, and the World Bank (WB).

In a communique signed by the NGF Chairman, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and read by Governor Dapo Abiodun at the end of its second meeting, the NGF disclosed that it received a presentation from a delegation of attorneys general of the states on efforts to support the establishment of state police in Nigeria.

The consultation with the attorneys general to review the proposed constitutional amendments and frameworks, the forum noted, would help to emphasise the need for the state police to be constitutionally sound and aligned with federalism and citizens’ rights .

According to the governors, the collaborative effort and the consultation outcomes will strengthen the states’ collective position.

Speaking on the proposed Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Nigeria covering the period FY2026–2032; the proposed Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth (AGROW) Programme, the World Bank Country Office explained that the results-based initiative was designed to improve agricultural productivity, strengthen value chains, increase private sector participation, enhance food security, and Early Childhood Development (ECD).

The NGF reiterated its support for the ongoing collaboration with the Federal Government, the World Bank, and other stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and deliver benefits to participating states.

Consequently, the governors approved state-specific interventions and stressed the importance of better coordination across sectors like health, nutrition, education, water and sanitation, social protection, and family support.

On the progress report of the National Nutrition 774 (N-774) Initiative, presented by the Federal Ministry, the 36 subnational leaders reaffirmed their commitment to improving nutrition outcomes and reducing child malnutrition across Nigeria.

“The Forum also noted the ongoing work on the National Nutrition Bill and encouraged continued engagement with relevant stakeholders to strengthen the legal and policy framework for nutrition governance.

Also, the NGF said it received a presentation on the National Solar Super-Grid (NSSG) Initiative, a proposal to expand electricity access through large-scale decentralised solar generation integrated with a national high-voltage transmission network.

“The initiative’s potential to support industrialisation, improve energy security, strengthen state electricity markets, and accelerate economic growth is notable,” the governors remarked, even as they reiterated their commitment to ongoing power sector reforms and to strengthening collaboration among stakeholders to expand access to reliable and affordable electricity for Nigerians.