President Bola Tinubu has underscored the pivotal role of state governors in driving Nigeria’s economic growth and development. Speaking during a New Year homage at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos on Wednesday, Tinubu emphasized the governors’ leadership in achieving food security, economic prosperity, and grassroots development.
Accompanied by Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), the President highlighted the federal-state collaboration as essential for addressing key challenges, including local government autonomy, agricultural productivity, and currency stability.
“You are the most important link to Nigeria’s prosperity and development,” Tinubu said in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga. “The Federal Government accounts for only 30 to 35 percent of allocated revenue; the rest goes to you. The agricultural value chain depends on you. You own the land, and the job is in your hands.”
The President reiterated his commitment to local government autonomy, describing it as crucial for grassroots development. He also dismissed speculations of discord between the federal government and the governors, affirming his administration’s dedication to strengthening cooperation for national progress.
