Governors from Nigeria’s 36 states have pledged unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, reiterating their determination to collaborate on advancing the country’s development agenda.
The commitment was made during a New Year visit by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) to President Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos on Wednesday.
Speaking on behalf of the governors, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu expressed their shared resolve to align with the President’s vision for social and economic transformation. He also congratulated President Tinubu on being named Man of the Year by a leading national newspaper, recognizing his leadership achievements.
“It was a New Year’s visit to Mr. President, a moment to felicitate with him and pledge our collective support,” Sanwo-Olu said. “We assured him of our commitment to work under his leadership and deliver transformative governance to Nigerians.”
Federal-State Partnership
President Tinubu, in response, thanked the governors for their support and urged them to continue implementing policies that positively impact citizens. He emphasized the importance of synergy between the federal and state governments, noting that such collaboration would accelerate national progress.
Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted that the meeting underscored the President’s dedication to providing full backing for transformative policies at the state level. The President also emphasized the need for collective efforts in fostering progress and unity across the country.
Optimism for 2025
Describing the meeting as a strong start to the new year, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed optimism that 2025 would bring tangible improvements to the lives of Nigerians. He stated that the engagement reinforced a unified vision between the federal and state governments to achieve national goals.
“A lot of us are very expectant, and we’ve shared this optimism with citizens. We’re confident that things will improve significantly for all Nigerians in the coming year,” he said.
Tax Reform Bills
On the proposed Tax Reform Bill currently before the National Assembly, Governor Sanwo-Olu clarified that the issue was not discussed during the meeting. However, he assured Nigerians that extensive consultations had been conducted to ensure the final bill would serve the nation’s best interests.
The New Year’s meeting set the tone for a collaborative and impactful 2025, with a renewed commitment from governors to align with President Tinubu’s leadership in achieving sustainable development across Nigeria.