NGF, PGF: Tinubu congratulates AbdulRazaq, Uzodimma, others
Nigerian President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Kwara State governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and his counterpart in Imo State, Hope Uzodimma who recently emerged as leaders of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) and Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) respectively.
The President’s felicitation was contained in a statement from the State House on Thursday.
“I congratulate the Governor of Kwara State, His Excellency Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, on his emergence as the Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), and the Governor of Imo State, His Excellency Hope Uzodinma, on his election as the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF).
“In the same vein, I also congratulate His Excellency Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State, and his Kaduna State counterpart, His Excellency Senator Uba Sani, on their elections as deputy chairmen for the two respective forums,” he said.
“Being called upon by their peers to lead them is a testament to the trust and confidence reposed in them by the governors,” President Tinubu added.
The President tasked the new leaders to use their tenures to advance the peace, unity and socioeconomic development of the country and join hands with his administration to engender the Renewed Hope agenda.
“As chief executives of states, governors are critical to the overall success of our administration and the desire for a Nigeria that works for all.
“As an important fulcrum in our journey to a more prosperous and safe country, what states do or do not do matter a lot. I am therefore obliged to ask the new leaders to use their good offices to bring about a convergence of vision between the Federal Government, under my leadership, and governments at the state level.
“It is my prayer that you acquit yourselves diligently in discharging the responsibilities bestowed on you through this election,” President Tinubu added.
The Informant247 recalled that Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, emerged as the new Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum.
According to a government official who preferred not to be mentioned, said that Governor AbdulRahman was yesterday night confirmed as the Chairman of Nigeria Governors Forum and will be replacing Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, who will be handing over on May 29.
NGF Chair: Buhari charges AbdulRazaq on impact
Meanwhile, the immediate past Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari also congratulated the new Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq while charging him to give his best in leading the group.
Buhari, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, described AbdulRazaq’s emergence as a good one, saying it will strengthen inter-state bonding and further firm up the federal-state relationship.
The statement reads: “President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State on his emergence as the new Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), urging him to give his best in providing leadership.
“The President rejoices with governors for the maturity and stability of the NGF over the years, especially in electing new leaders, and the significant role it plays in stimulating discussions on development, promoting democracy, and counseling political leaders on service to the nation.
“President Buhari believes the Governor of Kwara State will further improve relations, tighten policy issues, and provide more opportunities for growth among states, and the Federal Government, considering his antecedents in business and government.
“The President wishes AbdulRazaq the very best on the new assignment.”
