The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) says it is committed to ensuring enhanced security across all states during the festive season.
At its 8th meeting held on December 17, the forum responded to a communication from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), pledging to strengthen inter-agency coordination, protect critical infrastructure, and maintain a visible security presence in identified hotspots to ensure a safe and incident-free yuletide season nationwide.
“The Forum received a communication from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) calling for heightened security preparedness across all states during the 2025 festive season, due to increased population movements, large public gatherings, and heightened public safety risks,” the statement reads.
“Governors are committed to strengthening interagency coordination, protecting critical infrastructure, and maintaining a visible security presence in identified hotspots
to ensure a safe, incident-free festive period nationwide.”
The governors also welcomed confirmation from the World Bank on the continued effectiveness of the additional financing for the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme.
The statement, signed by Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, chairman of the forum and governor of Kwara, said the funding supports states in driving livelihoods, food security, public works, and resilience-building initiatives.
The governor reaffirmed the forum’s commitment to timely reporting and optimal utilisation of funds to reach vulnerable households.
The forum took note of the outcomes from the third edition of the Primary Health Care (PHC) Leadership Challenge Awards held on December 12.
Thirteen states were recognised for significant progress in strengthening PHC systems.
Yobe emerged as the overall national winner, while Zamfara, Nasarawa, Abia, Rivers, and Osun topped their geopolitical zones.
Kwara, Gombe, Kaduna, Anambra, Bayelsa, and Ogun were first runners-up.
Abdulrazaq said the awards showed the impact of sustained political leadership and peer accountability in these states.
He said states should build on these successes to enhance primary healthcare delivery across the country.
