All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum today, June 18, met with President Muhammadu Buhari to, among other things, thank him for releasing about two trillion Naira over the years to the governors of the 36 States of the Federation.
Speaking to news men on behalf of his colleagues shortly after their closed door meeting with the President, chairman of the APC Governors Forum, Atiku Baguda of Kebbi State said: “we are quite happy with his support for states where close to N2 trillion was given to states in form of restructuring of loans, refunds on federal roads, refund for Paris Club.”
He said that the funds had helped encouraged economic activities in the states, including the payment of salaries, payment of pensions, payment of gratuities and overall investment by infrastructural spendings.
“We are also appreciative of increased investment in agriculture which has been because of conscious decision to support agriculture as a way out of economic challenges and provide economic growth.”
Governor Bagudu said that the governors pledged to work with the President in his effort to increase economic performance, ensure security of the country and social cohesion.
On whether they discussed the issue of ministerial list, the governor said that it was not discussed, saying: “it is an executive decision.”
