Tinubu to governors: shun political differences, it’s time for governance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, yesterday, urged governors of the 36 states of the federation to leave political differences aside and work with the federal government to build the nation.
President Tinubu, who reminded his guests that Nigeria has gone past politics and has reached the phase for governance, noted that the nation is already achieving positive results over initial headwinds.
Speaking during the breaking of Ramadan fast with governors at the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu emphasized the importance of transitioning from politics to governance, noting the need for unity and cooperation among all stakeholders.
According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu said “since we recognize the need to build our nation together, the time for politics is over. It is now time for governance.
‘’We are of the same family and parents; living in the same house, but sleeping in different rooms. We must cooperate and spread love among each other,’’ the President said.
Highlighting the significance of the holy month of Ramadan and the Lenten season for Christians, President Tinubu urged Nigerians to use this solemn occasion for reflection, prayers, and charity towards others.
Acknowledging the difficulties facing the nation, President Tinubu expressed optimism about the future, noting that the challenges are beginning to respond to the solutions being implemented by his administration.
‘’I am glad that the headwinds are almost over. The tunnel is not as dark as when we started. It is going to be brighter and brighter. We must communicate with each other, stick together, and share joy,’’ the President said.
Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq commended the federal government for distributing 42,000 tons of grains, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts between the national and sub-national governments in addressing collective challenges.
On the payment of wage award to workers, the governor promised that the states would do the right thing.
‘’Wet season farming is almost here, and I want to implore all governors to engage in the farming business, so that we can all appreciate the challenges of ordinary farmers and ensure that we have a bumper harvest at the end of the farming season,’’ the NGF Chairman said.
Besides the governors, other senior government officials in the Iftar include Vice President Kashim Shettima; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
Among governors taking part in the Ramadan fast breaking are governors Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta); Hyacinth Alia (Benue); Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau); Ahmed Ododo (Kogi); Nasir Idris (Kebbi); Bala Mohammed (Bauchi); Babagana Zulum (Borno); and Douye Diri (Bayelsa).
Others are Dapo Abiodun (Ogun); Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa); Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi); Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe); Alex Otti (Abia); Godwin Obaseki (Edo); Uba Sani (Kaduna); Agbu Kefas (Taraba); among others.
