Governors Forum – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:44:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png Governors Forum – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 Nigerian Governors to Hold Emergency Meeting Over Proposed New Minimum Wage https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-governors-to-hold-emergency-meeting-over-proposed-new-minimum-wage/ https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-governors-to-hold-emergency-meeting-over-proposed-new-minimum-wage/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2024 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=381443 Governors of Nigeria’s 36 states have scheduled an emergency meeting for today, Wednesday, to discuss the proposed new minimum wage. This development follows the Federal Executive Council’s (FEC) decision on Tuesday to step down the memo on the minimum wage. InfoStride News recalls that the 36 governors previously rejected the federal government’s proposed N62,000 minimum [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/nigerian-governors-to-hold-emergency-meeting-over-proposed-new-minimum-wage/feed/ 0 Sanwo-Olu Elected Chairman of South West Governors’ Forum https://www.theinfostride.com/sanwo-olu-elected-chairman-of-south-west-governors-forum/ https://www.theinfostride.com/sanwo-olu-elected-chairman-of-south-west-governors-forum/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380228 Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has been elected as the Chairman of the South West Governors’ Forum. His election took place during the Zonal meeting held in Lagos State on Monday. The six governors from the South-West region unanimously elected Sanwo-Olu to lead the forum. The meeting saw the attendance of Governors Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/sanwo-olu-elected-chairman-of-south-west-governors-forum/feed/ 0 Governors Reject Proposed N60,000 Minimum Wage https://www.theinfostride.com/governors-reject-proposed-n60000-minimum-wage/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governors-reject-proposed-n60000-minimum-wage/#respond Fri, 07 Jun 2024 13:00:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=380038 Governors from Nigeria’s 36 states have rejected the Federal Government’s proposed N60,000 minimum wage, deeming it unrealistic and unsustainable. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by Hajiya Halimah Salihu Ahmed, Director of Media and Public Affairs for the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). The governors argued that the proposed wage, if implemented, would compel [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governors-reject-proposed-n60000-minimum-wage/feed/ 0 Concerns Mount Over State Governors’ Response to Economic Hardship https://www.theinfostride.com/concerns-mount-over-state-governors-response-to-economic-hardship/ https://www.theinfostride.com/concerns-mount-over-state-governors-response-to-economic-hardship/#respond Tue, 20 Feb 2024 21:00:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=371243 There are growing concerns that state governors are not doing enough to alleviate the suffering of citizens despite massive increases in revenue allocations following the removal of fuel subsidies. Nigerians are facing increased economic hardship due to worsening inflation and continuous devaluation of the Naira. The country is also grappling with security challenges, including frequent [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/concerns-mount-over-state-governors-response-to-economic-hardship/feed/ 0 2023 Presidential Declaration: Ex-VP Sambo speaks about Saraki’s Leadership Qualities https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidential-declaration-ex-vp-sambo-speaks-about-sarakis-leadership-qualities/ https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidential-declaration-ex-vp-sambo-speaks-about-sarakis-leadership-qualities/#respond Mon, 09 May 2022 21:33:39 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=324533 Former Vice-President, Namadi Sambo, has stated that the former President of the Senate, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has the capacity and experience needed to lead Nigeria. Speaking about Saraki on Sunday, during the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s aspirant’s visit to meet with Kaduna State leaders and delegates ahead of the PDP primaries, the former Vice-President [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/2023-presidential-declaration-ex-vp-sambo-speaks-about-sarakis-leadership-qualities/feed/ 0 Tambuwal Regrets Resignation Of 7 NWC From PDP, Says Governors Forum Not Sleeping https://www.theinfostride.com/tambuwal-regrets-resignation-of-7-nwc-from-pdp-says-governors-forum-not-sleeping/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tambuwal-regrets-resignation-of-7-nwc-from-pdp-says-governors-forum-not-sleeping/#respond Wed, 04 Aug 2021 07:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=302865 The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Governors Forum, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has warned detractors to leave the party alone, while calling for calm within the party’s fold. In a statement on Tuesday through his Special Adviser Media and Publicity, Muhammad Bello, Tambuwal was reacting to the resignation of the seven national officials of the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tambuwal-regrets-resignation-of-7-nwc-from-pdp-says-governors-forum-not-sleeping/feed/ 0 Governors To Hold Meeting On Judicial, Legislative Autonomy https://www.theinfostride.com/governors-to-hold-meeting-on-judicial-legislative-autonomy/ https://www.theinfostride.com/governors-to-hold-meeting-on-judicial-legislative-autonomy/#respond Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=297295 The Governors of the 36 states of the federation plan to hold a virtual meeting on Wednesday to further discuss the issue of financial autonomy to judicial and legislative arms in states. This is contained in a statement by NGF Head of Media and Public Affairs, Mr Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo on Monday in Abuja. Bello-Barkindo said [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/governors-to-hold-meeting-on-judicial-legislative-autonomy/feed/ 0 More Governors To Defect To APC – Uzodimma https://www.theinfostride.com/more-governors-to-defect-to-apc-uzodimma/ https://www.theinfostride.com/more-governors-to-defect-to-apc-uzodimma/#respond Tue, 17 Nov 2020 05:44:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=274740 Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has claimed that more of his counterparts will join the All Progressives Congress (APC), from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, following in the footsteps of Ebonyi’s David Umahi. There were reports that Umahi had concluded plans to pitch his tent with the APC ahead of the 2023 general elections. Speaking [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/more-governors-to-defect-to-apc-uzodimma/feed/ 0 Group warns PDP Governors Forum to stop dragging INEC into Dirty Politicking https://www.theinfostride.com/group-warns-pdp-governors-forum-to-stop-dragging-inec-into-dirty-politicking/ Tue, 11 Sep 2018 08:20:13 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=215693 A warning has been sent to the Peoples Democratic Party’s Governors Forum, to desist from actions and statements, that are aimed at unnecessarily dragging the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) into matters of its party politics and campaign of calumny. The warning was contained in a statement issued in Lagos on Monday and signed by [...]

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]]> PHOTO: On Quarterly Meeting of The Southwest Governors’ Forum https://www.theinfostride.com/photo-on-quarterly-meeting-of-the-southwest-governors-forum/ Mon, 31 Jul 2017 21:40:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=176118 Governor Abiola Ajimobi Oyo State attended the Southwest Governors’ Forum, the quarterly meeting organised in conjunction with the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission, held at the Mitros Residences, Abeokuta, Ogun State. In attendance are Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose, Lagos Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, Ogun Governor Ibikunle Amosun, Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Osun Governor Rauf Aregbesola, [...]

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]]> Communique: The Development Agenda For Western Nigeria Meeting Held On Monday July 24, 2017 https://www.theinfostride.com/communique-the-development-agenda-for-western-nigeria-meeting-held-on-monday-july-24-2017/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 22:27:04 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=173744 The following presents the Communique arrived at during the meeting that discussed the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria. QUARTERLY WESTERN NIGERIA GOVERNORS’ FORUM MEETING HELD AT THE MITROS HALL, MITROS RESIDENCES, GATEWAY ANNEX, ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE ON MONDAY, 24, JULY, 2017. THEME:  ECONOMIC SELF-DETERMINATION FOR WESTERN NIGERIA; The Export Alternative. The meeting which was hosted by the [...]

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]]> Smiling Buhari receives Ajimobi, Yari, 5 Other Governors in London https://www.theinfostride.com/smiling-buhari-receives-ajimobi-yari-5-other-governors-in-london/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 08:30:42 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=174040 President Muhammadu Buhari who is fast recovering from him ailment, beaming with smiles and life, has received in audience seven Nigerian governors who left Nigeria Tuesday night to visit him in London, where he has been recuperating since 8 May. The governors were led by Governor Abdulaziz Yari, chairman of the Governors Forum. The six [...]

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]]> Ramandan: Governor Fayose Urges Nigerians to embrace Love to Promote Peace and Unity https://www.theinfostride.com/ramandan-governor-fayose-urges-nigerians-to-embrace-love-to-promote-peace-and-unity/ Mon, 26 Jun 2017 11:12:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=169575 Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State, who doubled as the Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)’s Governors’ Forum, has greeted Muslims across the country at Ramadan, urging them to embrace peace, love and understanding for one another during a season: ” that human suffering in the form of fasting, is a religious obligation observed [...]

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]]> $1b Eurobond: Governor Fayose knocks FG, seeks Explanations on Beneficiaries, Repayment https://www.theinfostride.com/1b-eurobond-governor-fayose-knocks-fg-seeks-explanations-on-beneficiaries-repayment/ Sun, 12 Feb 2017 18:55:26 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=156366 Ekiti State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Mr. Ayodele Fayose has described the Federal Government’s plan to secure Eurobond which re-payment would last till 2032, as act like that of the Biblical prodigal son, expressing the fear that the loan may plunge the nation into pro-longed economic misery. The [...]

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]]> APC Condemns PDP Governors Forum’s Attempt To Polarise The Country Along Oil-Producing And Non-Producing Lines https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-condemns-pdp-governors-forums-attempt-to-polarise-the-country-along-oil-producing-and-non-producing-lines/ https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-condemns-pdp-governors-forums-attempt-to-polarise-the-country-along-oil-producing-and-non-producing-lines/#comments Mon, 21 Dec 2015 08:47:16 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114214 All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned what it described as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum’s attempt to polarise the country along oil-producing and non-producing lines. The APC National Secretary, Mai Mala Buni, in a statement on Saturday, said all geo-political regions of the country are important and equal partners in progress in efforts by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/apc-condemns-pdp-governors-forums-attempt-to-polarise-the-country-along-oil-producing-and-non-producing-lines/feed/ 1 Nullification Of Governors’ Elections: PDP Paying For Past Election Crimes, Impunity https://www.theinfostride.com/nullification-of-governors-elections-pdp-paying-for-past-election-crimes-impunity/ Mon, 21 Dec 2015 08:19:09 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=114245 The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as hogwash Friday’s outburst by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum that the nullification of elections of PDP governors was a plot by APC to take control of “oil-producing states by all means necessary”. The National Secretary of the APC, Mai Mala Buni dismissed the statements credited [...]

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]]> Governor Mimiko Enlightens Lai Mohammed On How To Talk Like A Minister https://www.theinfostride.com/governor-mimiko-enlightens-lai-mohammed-on-how-to-talk-like-a-minister/ Thu, 19 Nov 2015 14:22:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=107809 Ondo State Governor and Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors Forum, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has advised the former Spokesperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and minister of information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed to be more cautious, fact-oriented and carefully select the right words before speaking for the presidency. “As a former Minister of the Federal Republic of [...]

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