Protest Concerns: Governors Restate Commitment To Protecting Lives, Property

Protest Concerns: Governors Restate Commitment To Protecting Lives, Property

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has reiterated its dedication to bolstering security measures for the protection of lives and property at the state level……… CONTINUE READING

This commitment was affirmed in response to a nationwide planned protest organized anonymously to protest the prevailing economic hardship and inflation in Nigeria.

During a meeting that extended into the early hours of Thursday, the governors received a briefing from the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. Ribadu assured them of his office’s support in enhancing security frameworks across states.

In a communique signed by NGF Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, it was stated, “The NGF received a security briefing from the National Security Adviser’s office on the current national security situation. The NSA acknowledged the mounting calls for a planned protest seeking government intervention.”

“The NSA pledged continued support to the governors in enhancing state-level security architecture,” the statement continued. “The governors expressed gratitude to the NSA and reiterated their commitment to improving security measures for the protection of lives and property at the state level.”

The meeting was attended by governors from several states including Abia, Kogi, Anambra, Delta, Plateau, Yobe, Imo, Benue, Cross River, Ondo, Zamfara, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Kano, Kwara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Kogi, Lagos, Nasarawa, Oyo, Ogun, and Gombe, along with deputy governors from Enugu and Borno State.