The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has resolved to work closely with their respective State Houses of Assembly to ensure that the interests of the states are well represented in the ongoing constitutional amendment process.
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The governors made this commitment during an engagement with members of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (COSLON) at the NGF meeting held on Wednesday night in Abuja.
This resolution was outlined in a communiqué issued after the meeting and signed by NGF Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
It reads: “The forum engaged with the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria (COSLON) to discuss key issues, including strengthening synergy between COSLON and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), and ensuring subnational perspectives are well-represented in the ongoing constitutional review process.
“COLSON also informed the forum of its partnership with the Development Finance Institution (DFI) to digitize the State Houses of Assembly, aimed at enhancing legislative efficiency and transparency.
“Governors reaffirmed their commitment to collaborating with state legislatures to advance governance reforms and ensure effective policy implementation at the subnational level.”
The documents also revealed that the governors had discussions with the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jr. who shared his vision for a renewed and dynamic partnership between Nigeria and the United States.
The Ambassador was said to have, at the meeting, highlighted a shift in his country’s relations with Nigeria “from a donor-recipient model to one of mutual collaboration,” adding that he “underscored the importance of fostering economic opportunities for Nigerians.
“The Ambassador outlined four key priorities that will guide U.S. engagement with Nigeria:
“Enhancing trade and improving the business environment to attract investments and drive economic growth. Promoting transparency and accountability in governance to strengthen institutions.
“Supporting subnational governments to bolster development at the state level. Establishing sustainable, Nigeria-led health programs to ensure long-term impact and resilience.
“Governors welcomed this renewed approach and emphasized the critical role of states in driving economic and social development.
“The forum looks forward to deepening cooperation with the U.S. on these shared priorities.”
At the meeting, the governors also received a briefing from the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, “on the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP) Scale-Up and plan to expand it nationwide from its initial six-state implementation.
“The project aims to support women’s economic empowerment through Women Affinity Groups
(WAGs), livelihood grants, and capacity-building initiatives, contributing to the goal of lifting 100 million Nigerians out of poverty.”
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