State governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), under the aegis of Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), have expressed satisfaction with the renewed coordination between federal and state institutions.

They stated this on Saturday, June 28, 2025 after the conclusion of a two-day strategic regional meeting in Benin City, Edo State, at which they formally welcomed the governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, to their fold.

The governors who spoke on  the prioritisation of fiscal reform, food security, energy transition, infrastructural modernisation, and social sector revitalisation, pledged continued alignment with national objectives, in line with the principles of constitutional federalism.

Chairman of the PGF and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, who read the communique at the end of the meeting, expressed the Forum’s support for a strategic pivot towards social equity and inclusive prosperity.

He acknowledged the effectiveness of macroeconomic stabilisation policies such as fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate unification, and debt rationalisation.

The Governors emphasised that while economic indicators show signs of recovery, growth must be further democratised through expanded investments in food security, job creation, poverty eradication, MSMEs, and social safety nets.

They also reaffirmed the critical role of sub-national governments as engines for economic renewal, committing to deepen economic decentralization in line with Section 13 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which mandates all levels of government to promote the welfare of the people.

The PGF welcomed the increase in fiscal transfers to states and the growing investor confidence in Nigeria’s economic outlook, noting that multiple APC-led states are now attracting significant domestic and foreign direct investments.

While pledging to build on this momentum to deliver infrastructure that unlocks productivity and drives inter-state competitiveness, the Governors expressed efforts to professionalize procurement processes, digital governance systems, and enhance regulatory frameworks were also acknowledged

On security and national stability, the Forum commended security agencies and ongoing efforts to counter criminality and safeguard national sovereignty.

Tjis is even as they reaffirmed their support for inter-agency coordination, community policing, and grassroots intelligence systems, calling for greater investment in surveillance infrastructure and the welfare of frontline personnel.

The PGF expressed condolences to families affected by insecurity, particularly in Benue and Niger states, and reaffirmed its collective resolve to support the President’s national security architecture, commending recent actions and visits to Benue State.

The communique also highlighted the indispensable roles of local government and community structures in service delivery and democratic inclusion, emphasizing the need for reinvigorated grassroots governance.

Regarding leadership cohesion and party renewal, the PGF recognized the recent influx of Governors, National Assembly members, and other key stakeholders into the APC as a clear affirmation of public confidence in the party’s leadership model and the Renewed Hope Agenda.

The Forum reaffirmed that the APC remains the most institutionally-coherent political platform in Nigeria, with unmatched records of reforms, electoral success, and national unity.

The resignation of the National Chairman of the party, His Excellency, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje was acknowledged as being in tandem with the party’s continued evolution.

The PGF reaffirmed its strong belief in a united, just, and prosperous Nigeria, committing to work collaboratively to deliver bold reforms, strengthen institutional trust, and accelerate socio-economic development across all geopolitical zones.

Governors also resolved to remain faithful to APC values, leveraging technology, innovation, and inter-governmental collaboration to drive Nigeria’s transformation from the bottom up.

The Forum encouraged all Nigerians, both home and abroad, to rally behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC as the nation moves towards a more secured, inclusive, and forward-looking future.

At the conclusion of the press briefing, Governor Uzodimma announced the sad news of the passing of Alhaji Aminu Dantata from Kano State, a revered national leader, and called for a minute of silence in his honour.