Prioritise People Friendly Policies, Decentralise Security System - PDP Governors to FG

By Sola Isola

People’s Democratic Party’s Governors Forum on Monday advised the Federal Government of Nigeria to prioritise people friendly policies that will help cushion the harsh effects of government policies.

In a communique issued by the at the end of the forum’s meeting and signed by its Chairman, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, the forum also urged the federal government to decentralise the nations security system in order to bring synergy between the federal, States and local governments.

The communique reads, ” The meeting reviewed the State of the Nation and noted the hardships being faced by Nigerians as a result of the economic and security challenges facing the nation. The Forum consequently urged the federal government to prioritise people friendly policies that will help cushion the harsh effects of government policies. The PDP Governors will continue to play their part in the effort to bring security and succour to our people.

“To this end, we reiterate our call for a decentralised security system that brings synergy between the federal, States and local governments. We believe that safeguards should be put in place to avoid any abuse or overreach by any tier of government.

“The meeting noted the challenges of food security in the country and welcomes
We release of food and grains from the national reserves.

“We believe that ultimately, increased massive food production aided by a better security atmosphere is the solution.

“The Forum decried the falling value of the Naira and requested the monetary and fiscal authorities to find appropriate solutions.

“The meeting further reviewed recent developments in the peoples Democratic Party and committed to leading g efforts to revamp and reposition the party to serve as an effective opposition to the ruling Party in Nigeria.

In attendance includes: Gov. Bala Mohammed, CON – Bauchi State – Chairman (Host); Gov. Umo Eno – Akwa Ibom State – Member; Gov. Douye Diri – Bayelsa State – Member; Dep. Gov. Ifeanyi Ossai – Enugu State – Member; Dep. Gov. Kola Adewusi – Osun State – Member; Gov. Caleb Mutfwang – Plateau State – Member and Dep. Gov. Mani .M. Mummuni – Zamfara State – Member.