Governors of states in Nigeria day they are fully committed to the establishment of state police and reforms in the electricity sector.
The Governors made their resolve known via an agreement reached in a Communiqué issued at the end of the 2nd meeting of the Nigerian State Governors’ Forum held on Wednesday.
The Governors who deliberated on issues affecting the country, disclosed that they have instructed a dedicated consultation with the Attorneys-General to review the proposed constitutional amendments and frameworks for their decision.
According to the statement: “Governors emphasised the need for the State Police to be constitutionally sound and aligned with federalism and citizens’ rights.
“The Forum noted the collaborative effort and added that the consultation outcomes would strengthen the States’ collective position”.
The Forum also received a presentation from the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning on progress under the National Nutrition 774 (N-774) Initiative.
The Governors reaffirmed their determination to improve nutrition outcomes and reducing child malnutrition across Nigeria.
They acknowrledged the ongoing work on the National Nutrition Bill and encouraged continued engagement with relevant stakeholders to strengthen the legal and policy framework for nutrition governance.
On the National Solar Super-Grid (NSSG) Initiative, a proposal to expand electricity access through large-scale decentralised solar generation integrated with a national high-voltage transmission network, the State Chief Executives noted the initiative’s potential to support industrialisation, improve energy security, strengthen state electricity markets, and accelerate economic growth.
Governors therefore pledged their commitment to ongoing power sector reforms and to strengthening collaboration among stakeholders to expand access to reliable and affordable electricity for Nigerians.
