{"id":11775,"date":"2025-01-01T20:03:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T20:03:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/?p=11775"},"modified":"2025-01-01T20:09:41","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T20:09:41","slug":"president-tinubu-to-governors-you-are-the-most-important-link-to-nigerias-development-and-prosperity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/2025\/01\/01\/president-tinubu-to-governors-you-are-the-most-important-link-to-nigerias-development-and-prosperity\/","title":{"rendered":"PRESIDENT TINUBU TO GOVERNORS: YOU ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT LINK TO NIGERIA’S DEVELOPMENT AND PROSPERITY"},"content":{"rendered":"
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President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Lagos, emphasised the critical role of state governors in driving Nigeria\u2019s development and prosperity, saying their leadership at the subnational level is central to achieving food security, economic prosperity and rapid national growth.<\/p>\n

During a New Year homage by Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) at his Ikoyi residence, the President expressed his gratitude for their support and collaboration while highlighting key areas requiring joint effort for the nation\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n

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\u201cYou are the most important link to Nigeria\u2019s prosperity and development. The Federal Government accounts for about 30 to 35 per cent of the allocated revenue; the rest comes to you. The agricultural value chain depends on you. You own the land, and the job is in your hands,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

President Tinubu called for stronger collaboration between the federal and state governments to address pressing challenges, including local government autonomy, agricultural productivity, and currency stability.<\/p>\n

Expressing his commitment to local government development and autonomy, the President stressed its importance for grassroots development and dispelled rumours of disagreement with the governors.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will not fight within us. I will drive the change. You control your local governments. You can restore hope by effectively fulfilling what the people expect at the grassroots level.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere were gossips that we had disagreements on local government autonomy. No. Just drive development at the local government. Nobody wants to take them away from you, but we need collaboration. Let\u2019s do it together and ensure Nigeria is better off for it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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President Tinubu urged governors to prioritise agricultural growth as a pathway to economic stability.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have to work harder, grow more, and ensure the situation of our currency improves. Nigeria will see prosperity, but it requires consistent effort from all of us,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He also urged the governors to take pride in their efforts and acknowledged their progress across the states.:<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no state we cannot visit and be proud of its development. We have better allocations now. Let me take the abuse; you take the privileges. Together, we will build a nation we are all proud of,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Reflecting on his leadership journey in the last 19 months, the President expressed confidence in Nigeria\u2019s capacity to thrive given the resilience and leadership demonstrated by the administration.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am glad I asked for this job, and Nigerians gave me the mandate. We\u2019ll be on this voyage together. I thank all of you for where we are today and where we are heading,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The President announced that he will be visiting Enugu State on January 4 as part of his planned visits to some states of the federation.<\/p>\n

President Tinubu welcomed his declaration by ThisDAY newspaper as Man Of The Year.<\/p>\n

He commended the newspaper for recognising \u201cwhat they considered a failure initially, but is now a success.\u201d<\/p>\n

Abdulrahman Abdulrazak, chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum and Governor of Kwara State, described ThisDay\u2019s decision to name President Tinubu Man of the Year as a significant endorsement of the administration\u2019s policies.<\/p>\n

He noted that the acknowledgement from a media outlet known for critical media coverage during the campaign reflects the tangible progress made under President Tinubu\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe policies are working. In agriculture, I was in Jigawa. The complaint in Jigawa was that there was a bumper harvest, but because of the strength of our currency, traders exported the harvest.<\/p>\n

\u201cSo, most of us are encouraging ourselves to buy bumper stocks into our silos, store them for the rainy day. So, in terms of agriculture, the policy is working. We\u2019ll continue to deepen that and ensure we are 100% sustained in food security and feed the whole of West Africa,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The governor urged the President to visit various states to see the ongoing transformations and progress firsthand.<\/p>\n

He assured the President of the steadfast support of the governors, particularly in contributing to local security architecture to further enhance the nation\u2019s security.<\/p>\n

\u201cI must confess that I have not done two years in this administration, but I\u2019ve done more projects in two years than in the four years of my first term\u201d, Governor Abdulrazaq said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are getting more funding due to the restructuring of the economy. Yes, there is inflation, but we are overriding it,\u201d the governor said.<\/p>\n

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