We’ve responsibility to ensure Nigeria’s stability, Tinubu tells govs
27 December 2023 |
6:07 am
President Bola Tinubu has declared that the federal and sub-national governments have the mutual responsibility of ensuring peace and stability nationwide.
President Bola Tinubu has declared that the federal and sub-national governments have the mutual responsibility of ensuring peace and stability nationwide.
Speaking during a meeting with Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) at his residence in Lagos, yesterday, the President reiterated his condemnation of the latest killings in Plateau State.
He issued a stern directive to security agencies to halt the carnage in Plateau and intensify pursuit of those responsible for the recent tragic events in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi council areas.
Condoling with the victims, Tinubu emphasised the sanctity of human life and called for a paradigm shift among those with contrary beliefs, cautioning them about the inevitable consequences of their actions. His words: “Nigeria needs peace and stability to move forward. Nigeria belongs to all of us, and we have to take care of it.”
The President acknowledged Governor Siminalayi Fubara, commending him for his efforts to peacefully resolve the political challenges in Rivers State.
“I thank you for your statesmanship. I listened to your broadcast and your emphasis on peace. It is only with peace that effective governance can thrive, and governance has commenced in earnest under my watch,” he said.
On the 2024 budget proposal before the National Assembly, Tinubu informed the governors that he had a review meeting earlier on certain elements in the Appropriation Bill with the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu.
He underscored the need for joint responsibility and closer collaboration between the federal and sub-national governments to foster rapid infrastructure development across the federation.
The President continued: “I want us to discard federal, state, or rural road classifications. We must regard development as a joint responsibility. Let us prioritise our children. The school feeding programme must return quickly, beginning from the local government to the state and federal governments.
“We must be ready to protect our children and prepare them for the future.” Chairman of the forum and Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, expressed solidarity with the government and people of Plateau State.
“May God be with the souls of the departed and bring peace to Plateau State. The Governor of Plateau State, we are with you; stay strong,” he said.
Abdulrazaq reaffirmed state governments’ support for the bold decisions and reforms initiated by President Tinubu’s administration.
“These are challenging times. It is not a walk in the park. Removing fuel subsidies had a great structural effect on the economy of the states. But we are confident that we will overcome these challenges and bounce back better,” he added.
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