NGF: I’ll always consult governors on issues – AbdulRazaq 

 

The new chairman of Nigeria’s  Governor’s Forum (NGF) and governor of Kwara state, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Wednesday said he will always ensure regular consultation with all governors to arrive at consensus on all issues brought before him.

This, he said,  would be done for the advancement and promotion of national interest, peace, progress, and stability of the nation.

The governor made the pledge in a statement he personally  signed  following  his emergence as the new NGF chairman.

The statement reads: “I want to thank Allah, exalted is He, for the  historic event in which my brother governors bestowed upon me the chairmanship of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF). The significance and the huge responsibilities of this office are not lost on me.

“I  hereby pledge to uphold the ideals and vision of the NGF whilst recognising and appreciating the eminent track record of the institution as a most credible, authoritative, influential and effective inter-party platform for consensus building and peaceful resolution and advancement of pan-Nigeria goals, interests and aspirations.

“l will ensure regular consultation with all members in order to arrive at consensus on all issues for the advancement and promotion of national interest, peace, progress, and stability of the nation.

“As a body, we will also continue our tradition of maintaining a close and cordial relationship with the president, the National Assembly, all federal and state institutions, the business community, the civil society, media, and development partners.”