Tag: PGF

Tinubu at risk of losing re-election in 2027 poll – Former DG Progressive Govs Forum, Lukman

Aminu Imam

A former Director-General of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), Dr. Salihu Lukman, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is at risk of losing re-election in the 2027 poll. In an interactive session with reporters in Abuja, he dropped the hint of an impending rebellion among the ranks of the party in no distant time from now. Lukman, who resigned his position as the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice-Chairman North-West, argued that the APC-led administration is not living up to the yearnings and aspirations of Nigerians. And I think we must…

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President Buhari seeks 7 days to decide on currency redesign crisis

Aminu Imam

President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that he would within seven days take a major decision regarding the ongoing crisis trailing the naira redesign and scarcity. The scarcity which has caused hardship to Nigerians has also led to protests across the nation. A statement issued today by his media aide, Garba Shehu, said the Presidents request is sequel to a meeting he held with members of the Progressive Governors Forum, (PGF) at the State House, who came to the Presidential Villa to seek solutions to the cash crunch, which they said…

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2023: Propaganda Wont Win Elections For Us- Lukman Tells APC Leaders?

Ishaku Yohanna

Godwin Amunde The immediate-past Director-General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) -the umbrella body of  Nigerian governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) –  Dr. Salihu Lukman, has advised leaders of the party against being over confident ahead of the 2023 general election. He also advised leaders of the party to be bold to admit shortcomings and errors committed by the APC government instead of engaging in denials. He cautioned that rather than resort to propaganda, factual and ethical campaigns remained what would guarantee electoral victory for the party.…

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APC National Convention: Delay in fixing date a slap on the face of Nigerians – Salihu Lukman

Ishaku Yohanna

Godwin Amunde The Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum,(PGF) – the unbrella body of Nigerian governorselected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) – Dr. Salihu Moh. Lukman has expressed strong reservations about the declaration by the national secretary of the APC Caretaker/ Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC, Senator John James Akpanudoedehe, that his team has not concluded consultations ahead of the scheduled February 2022 Convention date. According to Lukman, it is now somehow difficult not to conclude that the CECPC is intentionally promoting speculations around…

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APC governors celebrate Bagudu@60, Sule@62

Ishaku Yohanna

Godwin Amunde Members of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) – the umbrella body of Nigerian Governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) – have congratulated their colleagues in Kebbi and Nasarawa states, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu and Abdullahi Sule on the occasion of their 60 and 62 birthdays respectively. A statement signed by Kogi state governor and Treasurer of the PGF, Yahaya Bello, commended Governor Bagudu for being able to inspire other members to come up with initiatives to ensure that the party remained focused towards delivering on its mandate to change…

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APC governors celebrate Ganduje at 72

Ishaku Yohanna

Godwin Amunde The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) – the umbrella body of Nigerian Governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) – has described Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State as the shining light that represents Nigerias politics as he celebrates his 72nd birthday. Kebbi state governor and Chairman of the PGF, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, in a statement also commended Gandujes vision and commitment to a united prosperous Nigeria. The PGF joins Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano State to celebrate his 72nd birthday. Along with the people of Kano…

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APC Governors Celebrate Buhari@79, Bello@54

Ishaku Yohanna

Godwin Amunde The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) – the umbrella body of Nigerian governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) – celebrate President Muhammadu Buhari on his 79th birthday. In a statement on Friday, Governor of Kebbi state, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, who is chairman of the PGF, described President Buhari as a selfless leader and a role model.” The statement reads: “The Progressive Governors Forum joins His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and his family to celebrate his 79th…

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APC Governors Felicitate With Gov Yahaya At 60

Ishaku Yohanna

Godwin Amunde Members of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) – the umbrella body of Nigerian Governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) – have felicitated with their colleague and Governor of Gombe State Inuwa Yahaya as he marks his 60th birthday.  Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Kebbi State, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, in a congratulatory message said, along with the people of Gombe State and other well-meaning Nigerians, the Forum celebrates the special occasion. We wish to acknowledge and commend your leadership, vision and commitment to…

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APC states pledge allocation of 15% annual budget to health sector

Ishaku Yohanna

Godwin Amunde The All Progressives Congress (APC) controlled states have agreed to commence the allocation of 15 percent of their annual budgets to the health sector. This was one of the decisions taken at a meeting of Commissioners for Health and Executive Secretaries of Primary Health Care Development Agency in APC-controlled states held in Ilorin, Kwara State. A communiqu, which was jointly signed by the Director-General of the Progressives Governors Forum (PGF), Salihu Lukman and the Commissioner of Health, Kwara State Dr. Raji Razaq, stated that the move is aimed at improving maternal and child healthcare…

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APC Governors urge Resident Doctors to call off strike

Ishaku Yohanna

Godwin Amunde The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) – a forum of Nigerian governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on members of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) to suspend their ongoing strike action. The forum argued that their position was in tandem with the call by the Federal Government through the Minister of Labour, Dr. Chris Ngige for the immediate suspension of the strike to allow negotiations to continue. This was contained in a statement titled, Resolutions of Meeting of Progressive Governors, signed by the Chairman…

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