Governors reiterate commitment to enhanced security

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reiterated its commitment to improving security and protect lives and property of Nigerians.

The governors made the pledged in a communiqué issued at the end of its 9th meeting on Wednesday night in Abuja, signed by the forum’s Chairman, Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara.

The NGF emphasised the importance of implementing robust security measures to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens within their respective state

AbdulRazaq said that the forum diring the meeting received a briefing from the National Security Adviser’s (NSA) Office on the current security situation in the country.

AbdulRazaq said that the NSA noted the growing momentum for a planned protest demanding government attention.

He added that the NSA was committed to supporting the governors in improving security architecture at the sub-national level.

The NGF chairman also said the meeting received presentation from the Minister of Health and Social Welfare on the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Program (NHSRIP).

He said that the minister provided updates on the sector-wide approach, the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF), Primary Health Care (PHC) Revitalization, and the National Supply Chain Management.

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