The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) yesterday in Lagos said it has submitted its contribution on the proposed state police framework to the National Security Adviser (NSA), with the document expected to be transmitted to the 10th National Assembly.
The NGF Chairman and Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, disclosed this during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos.
AbdulRazaq stated that discussions on state police are ongoing among various security organisations, led by the NSA, and that the NGF has made its contribution to the process. “On the issue of state police, discussions are ongoing amongst various security organisations, led by the National Security Adviser; and the NGF has made its contribution. That document will be taken to the National Assembly to see how we can have a legislative framework for state police”, the governor stated.
He reaffirmed the governors’ commitment to renewing their collaboration with security forces to defeat terrorism, expand infrastructure, and improve the lives of citizens. “As governors, we commit to renew our collaboration with security forces to defeat terrorism steadily, expand infrastructure opportunities and improve outcomes of lives of our people”, AbdulRazaq said.
The NGF chairman congratulated President Tinubu on his successful state visit to the United Kingdom, describing it as bold and significant. AbdulRazaq expressed confidence that the bilateral agreements signed and the new approach on issues of shared interest with the UK would strengthen the existing relationship and bring prosperity to Nigerians.
The Governor also thanked the President for prosecuting the Renewed Hope agenda in a way that has made Nigerians proud. He emphasised the need for collective effort to end security breaches across the country.
The NGF chairman also called on Nigerians, especially leaders, to commit to the virtues of piety, selflessness, compassion, unity, and mutual understanding for collective security, happiness, and prosperity. He noted that about 25 governors attended the meeting at short notice.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and other top government functionaries were present at the meeting.
