Governors

Shettima urges governors to end open defecation by 2029

Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima on Tuesday implored governors of the 36 states to double campaign efforts to make Nigeria open defecation-free in the next five years. Shettima argued that every step taken towards ending open defecation will improve health,…

Nigerian governors express their backing for the EFCC

The Nigerian Governors’ Forum, NGF, has expressed its support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in its anti-corruption crusade. This is coming as the Supreme Court reserved ruling on the suit against the EFCC by 19 other governors…

Governance cost surge by N900bn

As Nigerians call for reduced governance costs, the 2024 personnel expenditure for Nigeria’s 36 states has reached N2.76 trillion, This represents an increase from N2.26 trillion in 2023, marking an addition of approximately N901.88 billion over two years, with N501.16…

Governors meet on minimum wage, LG autonomy, others

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, and Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, have arrived at the Nigeria Governors’ Forum Head Office in Abuja for the group’s meeting. Under the leadership of Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman…