Governors from 36 States of the Federation under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) are currently converging in Abuja for a crucial meeting, TheHILL reports authoritatively.
The meeting is taking place at the NGF secretariat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
At the time of this report, several governors have already arrived, including Pastor Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom), Lawal Dauda (Zamfara), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), and Alex Otti (Abia). The governors of Enugu and Borno States, Peter Mbah and Babagana Zulum, have sent their deputies to represent them.
While the agenda for the meeting has not been made public, it is expected that the governors will address several pressing national issues. In their last meeting, the governors committed to providing Nigerian workers with a fair minimum wage.
This gathering, TheHILL observed, marks the first public meeting of the NGF since President Bola Tinubu approved a new minimum wage of ₦70,000.
In addition to the minimum wage discussions, the governors are anticipated to deliberate on the ongoing debate surrounding the planned nationwide protest against bad governance.
The protest which has gained momentum on social media, is set to be held across all states and the FCT on August 1, in response to the country’s economic hardships and inflation.
Another significant topic likely to be on the table is the recent Supreme Court judgment on local government autonomy.
The apex court’s decision, which grants financial independence to local governments, has sparked widespread discussions and is expected to be a critical point of consideration during the meeting.
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