PDP GOVERNORS' FORUM

 The Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, hosted the Northwest Governors for the official unveiling of the State Community Protection Guards (CPG). The graduation ceremony for the Community Protection Guards (Askarawan Zamfara) was held on Wednesday at the Trade Fair Complex in the capital city of Gusau. A statement issued by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that Governors from Jigawa, Kebbi, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina and Sokoto attended the graduation ceremony. He added that the Zamfara State Government is utilising a multi-faceted and multi-dimensional approach to address security challenges for now and in the future. “Last year, Governor Dauda Lawal approved the engagement of 5,200 guards across 14 Local Government Areas. Today, 2,645 community protection guards graduated in the first batch. “ In his remark at the graduation ceremony, Governor Dauda Lawal said his administration has embarked on the arduous task with a commitment to gradual reforms across al...

The Peoples Democratic Party Governors' Forum (PDP-GF) under the Chairmanship of H.E. Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, CON, and Governor of Bauchi State, on behalf of the member Governors, congratulates the Governor of Adamawa State, H.E. Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri CON, over the judgment of the Supreme Court today,  which brings to a close plethora of lawsuits that has attended his victory in the March 18, 2023 governorship election in the State. 2.  The PDP-GF applauds the Supreme Court verdict as a major reconfirmation of the people's will.   3.  Adamawa State and its awakened electorate truly deserve accolades for their resistance to the electoral heist sought to be perpetrated in the election. Indeed, the people of Adamawa resisted the antics of anti democratic forces from upturning their massive votes for good governance  and generational transformation. 4.  This judgement enthrones the required conducive environment that will ensure continuit...

 .. .As he attends 2024 annual Bala Baraa ma Jalam Cultural Festival Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State on Tuesday at the 2024 annual Bala Baraa ma Jalam Cultural Festival said his administration is committed to investing in initiatives that promote cultural education and awareness.  Speaking at the occasion held at Jalam town of Dambam Local Government Area of Bauchi state, the Governor believed that imparting the knowledge of cultural heritage to younger generation, it can ensure its continuity and preservation for generations to come. Governor Bala Mohammed assured the good people of Bauchi state of the unwavering commitment of the state government towards supporting and promoting cultural festivities including the Bala Baraa ma Jalam Cultural Festival as the government recognised the significance of such events in preserving cultural heritage and showcasing it to the world. Represented by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Auwal Jatau, the Governor recalled that,...

Adamawa State Government has empowered 400 agricultural cooperative societies as plan to improve food security in the state Speaking at tje event, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri said government had in 2023 empowered 5000 people as government realized the importance of cooperative societies to tje development of societies. Represented by his Deputy, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, the Governor said food insecurity breeds all forms of vices and criminality, hence the empowerment by government to foster sustainable development and prosperity in agricultural sector. He stressed that empowering 400 cooperative societies who are into dry season farming is a testament of the present administration's dedication to farmers. He reaffirmed that the programme aligns with the vision for a robust, self sufficient and resilient agricultural sector as well as the Eight point agenda of the fresh are administration. The Governor thereafter, encouraged the beneficiaries to embrace the opportunity for gro...

... Reassures Southern Ijaw people of his commitment to complete the Yenagoa-Oporoma-Ukubie road ... Calls for political tolerance, harmony amongst stakeholders Senator Douye Diri, Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, today hosted leaders and elders of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area at Government House, Yenagoa. The Governor expressed his happiness and appreciation to the leaders and elders for the visit. The Governor said:" I would start by thanking God for His mercies and enablement that throughout the electoral season there was nothing untoward in Southern Ijaw LGA; for giving us the understanding, strength and protection throughout the campaigns and elections. I want to appreciate the leaders, elders and people of Southern Ijaw LGA for coming to celebrate our victory and wishing me a Happy New Year. I thank you for the encomiums you have poured on our government. We know the priority of Southern Ijaw people. We know it is the roa...

 The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the extension of the free bus scheme implemented by the state government to April 2024. The free transport scheme was introduced in September 2023 for an initial two-month period to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal by the Federal Government on the people of the State. Following the success of the first phase which benefited over 1.5m Edo people, the Governor thereafter extended the palliative programme till February 2024. The free transport scheme covers all intra and intercity routes operated by the State-owned Edo City Transport Services (ECTS), including Auchi – Igarra – Ibillo–Ososo; Uzebba–Ikhin – Otuo, and Abudu-Ubiaja, Abudu-Urhonigbe and Ewohimi to Ewatto. The intra-city routes are Ramat–Kingsquare; New Benin–Kingsquare; Kingsquare – Ekenwan Road; Kingsquare–Airport Road; Kingsquare–Sapele Road and Kingsquare – Adesuwa, Kingsquare–Ogida; New Benin – Upper Mission; Kingsquare–Ugbowo; Kingsquare–Agbor Roa...

....Assures support for the victims after proper assessment Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, says the Monday fire outbreak at the Bonny/Nembe/Bille Jetty, off Creek Road in the Old Port Harcourt Township, was unfortunate and expressed sympathy to those who were personally impacted by the inferno. Sir Fubara further expressed his determination to work with the operators of the jetty to streamline measures that will end the occurrence of these annual infernos in the area. The Governor gave the assurance through the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Tammy Danagogo, who represented him with the high-powered delegation that he led to visit the scene of the inferno. "Gov. Fubara would have been here himself but was on another  engagement. He has directed us to be here to get a first-hand report from us before he returns." "We have seen the situation on the ground. We have heard from the maritime workers' chairman; the complaints and of course the...

 …figures reflect over 40 percent growth from 2022, driven by formal sector …EIRS boss links revenue growth to gov’s investment drive, others Despite challenging economic crisis fueled by the removal of fuel subsidy, Edo State Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) grew by over 40 percent in 2023, recording N17bn increase from the N45bn generated in 2022. The Chairman, Edo Taskforce on Internally Generated Revenue, Hon. John Osagie Inegbedion, disclosed this at a press briefing after the 2024 EIRS Management Performance Review (MPR), in Benin City, the Edo State capital. Inegbedion said the 2023 IGR, driven by the State’s formal sector, stood at N62billion, noting that the N17bn growth by Edo State in 2023 accounts for the combined revenue generation performance for 12 States in 2022. Describing the growth as unprecedented in the history of the State, the EIR boss linked the feat to the business and economic reforms of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration which has continued ...

Governor Dauda Lawal has declared a state of emergency in the health sector of Zamfara with a commitment to revamping the state's healthcare system. In a state-wide broadcast on Tuesday, the Governor lamented the disturbing conditions of the hospitals across Zamfara. A statement by the Spokesperson of the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, disclosed that the declaration came after the Governor's unscheduled visit to Gusau's General Hospital. According to him, the hospitals urgently needed intervention due to the poor state of facilities, equipment and the workers. As a result, a state of emergency was declared in the sector. The statement read in parts: “Today, in a state-wide broadcast, Governor Dauda Lawal declared a state of emergency in the health sector of Zamfara." “The Governor's unscheduled visit to the General Hospital in Gusau on Sunday night prompted the decision." Governor Lawal expressed concern over the poor conditions that patients were experiencing...

Adamawa State Governor, the Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has vehemently disowned a cloned Twitter handle disseminating unverified information in his name. Governor Fintiri who expressed concern over the existence of the fake Twitter account with the handle @AhamduFintiri, described it as a deceptive ploy by unscrupulous individuals to spread misleading information. “My attention has been drawn to a fake Twitter handle @AhamduFintiri created by unscrupulous persons to misinform unsuspecting members of the public,” Governor Fintiri stated. He clarified that his only authentic and verified Twitter handle is @GovernorAUF, and cautioned the public against engaging with any other accounts claiming to be him. “This action is irresponsible and a calculated attempt to disseminate inaccurate and tainted information to unsuspecting members of the public,” the Governor emphasized. Governor Fintiri urged the public to remain vigilant against mischief-makers who seek to disrupt the existing peace ...

Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended the Transmission Company of Nigeria for completing many abandoned transmission projects across the country, describing the TCN as the heartbeat of the Nigerian electricity system. The Governor was at the TCN headquarters to follow up on the preliminary work already done by his Chief of Staff, Hon Kazeem Akinleye and the House of Representative member representing Ede/Egbedore/Ejigbo Federal Constituency , Hon Bamidele Sallam. Saluting the commitment of the TCN management to sustaining power transmission in Nigeria, Governor Adeleke affirmed that Osun which hosts Osogbo National Transmission Station is a key stakeholder in the nation’s electricity system. According to the Governor, Osogbo is a critical center for power transmission in Nigeria, describing Osun as “a good host to TCN and other stakeholders. “We are here to thank the Federal Government through your office for your support so far on the ongoing 132/33 KV Transmission station project at...