NGF Backs Constitutional Role for Traditional Rulers

Gov. Hope Uzodinma, Chairman of the Joint Committee of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and National Council of Traditional Rulers (NCTRN), has pledged the Forum’s support. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, Uzodimma addressed journalists following the Forum’s meeting on the proposed bill to establish the National Council for Traditional Rulers. He affirmed the NGF’s commitment … Read more

Why We Are Yet Comment On Emergency Rule In Rivers – NGF

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF)  has explained its decision to refrain from commenting on the state of emergency declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu, citing the diverse political affiliations of its members. In a statement issued on Friday, the Director-General of the Forum, Abdulateef Shittu, clarified that the NGF, as an umbrella body for subnational … Read more

Governors Meet Over Tax Reform, Others

  THE 36 state governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), are meeting in Abuja to discuss tax reform and other national issues. Trojaninisghts reports that the meeting is chaired by the forum’s chairman, Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara. Governors from Oyo, Anambra, Bauchi, Jigawa, Lagos, Ogun, Abia, Ebonyi, Bayelsa, and Akwa … Read more

Governors’ Forum Pledges Support For Constitutional Amendment

  THE Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has pledged its support for the ongoing amendment of the country’s constitution. The forum, under the leadership of Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara, made the commitment in a communiqué issued at the end of its 7th physical meeting on Wednesday night in Abuja. Gov. Uba Sani of Kaduna State, … Read more

NGF Mourns Late Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja

By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin THE Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, joining President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the nation in mourning the loss of a respected military leader. In a condolence statement issued on Wednesday by NGF Chairman and Kwara … Read more