The Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, has passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu’s administration, as well as support for his Renewed Hope Agenda and re-election in 2027.
Also, the forum called on Nigerians to remain calm in the face of the insecurity challenge, as governments are taking holistic measures to tackle the challenge.
Chairman of the PGF, and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, made the declaration while reading the communique arrived at the end of a crucial meeting by the PGF, and All Progressives Congress, APC, Stakeholders Meeting in Lagos.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, hosted the forum, which had 12 other PGF members in attendance.
Those in attendance attendance include: Kebbi, Dr. Nasir Idris; Edo, Senator Monday Okpebholo; Ogun, Dapo Abiodun; Ekiti, Biodun Oyebanji; Ondo, Lucky Aiyedatiwa; Sokoto, Ahmad Aliyu, Akwa Ibom, Pastor Umo Eno; Delta, Sheriff Oborevwori; Enugu, Peter Mbah; Kaduna, Uba Sani; Katsina, Dikko Umar.
They hold regular meetings, implement initiatives like gender equality strategies, and collaborate with the federal government and traditional institutions to ensure coherent governance and national progress, supporting President Tinubu’s reforms and promoting transparency.
Other personalities on the occasion include: Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa; Senator Tokunbo Abiru (Lagos East); Lagos Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin; Chairman, Governor’s Advisory Council, GAC, Tajudeen Olusi; APC Chairman; other party chieftains, members of the State Executive Council, among others.
The PGF stressed that the decision was an expression of appreciation to the President and confidence in his administration for a job well done.