NGF says FG agreed to refund deductions, elects Kwara gov, AbdulRazaq, as chairman
Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) has said Federal Government agreed to refund to state governments, all funds deducted from state accounts to meet local councils' London Paris Club obligations.
Outgoing Chairman and Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, said the government also granted governors' request to immediately stop further deductions from the states' accounts.
In a communique issued at the end of the Forum's meeting on Tuesday night, Tambuwal disclosed further that Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has been elected as new NGF Chairman.
AbdulRazaq, a re-elected governor on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was said to have emerged through consensus.
Tambuwal added that Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is now NGF Vice Chairman.
The communique states: “Members were briefed by the Chairman that the Minister of Finance has granted the request of the Forum to immediately stop further deductions from the accounts of states to meet local councils' London Paris Club obligations and that the money, so far deducted, be paid back to the states.”
Meanwhile, AbdulRazaq, while speaking with reporters in Ilorin, yesterday, thanked his brother governors for confidence in him, promising he would uphold the virtues of his predecessors.
He said: “The significance and huge responsibilities of this office are not lost on me.
“I, hereby, pledge to uphold the ideals and vision of the NGF, while recognising and appreciating the eminent track record of the institution, as a most credible, authoritative, influential and effective inter-party platform for consensus building and peaceful resolution and advancement of pan-Nigerian goals, interests and aspirations.
“I will ensure regular consultation with all members, to arrive at consensus on all issues for the advancement and promotion of national interest, peace, progress and stability of the nation.”
He added: “As a body, we will also continue our tradition of maintaining a close and cordial relationship with the President, the National Assembly, all federal and state institutions, the business community, civil society, media, and development partners.
Oyo State Deputy Governor, Abdulraheem Lawal, while congratulating the new NGF Chairman, yesterday, said: “I have no iota of doubt that Nigeria stands to benefit from your resourcefulness profundity, rich ideas and unshaken belief in the unity of our dear country.”
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Abdullah Janet Amudat Funmilayo Zubair Atiku Abubakar Forgo Battery Company Limited Computer Based Test Islamiya Abdulraheem Abdul-Rasheed Na\'Allah Okin Biscuit Eruku IESA Sola Saraki University Valsolar Consultoria IsDB Salihu Ajia Otoge Ado Ibrahim Kuliyan Geri Rashidi Yekini CACOVID Mohammed Saidu Alfa Belgore National Association Of Nigerian Students Al-Ilory Radio SBS National Pilot Bello Abubakar Cornelius Adebayo Kazeem Oladepo Abubakar Atiku Pilgrims Board CELF Kwara State Governor Kulende Alimi Abdulrazaq Col. Taiwo Lafiagi Isiaka Abdulrazak Seun Bolaji Sun Qing Rong SSUCOEN Okeose Christian Cementary Oba Sulaiman Asude Kayode Yusuf CCEPE Tunde Idiagbon Road Ilorin International Airport Ibrahim Abiodun Elese Of Igbaja Nigeria Foundation For Artificial Intelligence Ella Supreme Tissue Paper Students Union Government AGM Professional Services Kayode Bankole Saba Mamman Daniel Kwara State University Of Education Okedare Kwara Offa Descendants Union Ethical College Ahmed \'Lateef Special Agro-Industrial Hub Labour Party Sheikh Ariyibi Salaudeen Oyewale Iyiola Oyedepo Aliyu Adebayo Ganiyu Taofiq Yusuf Zulu-Gambari Iliasu Oba Mogaji Abdulkadir Alaiye Dogara Ahmad Lawan Islamic Development Bank Oju Ekun Sarumi Muhammed Aliyu Gobir

