'I listened to your broadcast, your emphasis on peace' - What President Tinubu told Gov Sim when they met in Lagos

President Bola Tinubu has commended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara for committing to resolving the efforts in the state.

He made this known during a meeting with the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) at his residence in Lagos on Tuesday.

The President reiterated his condemnation of the latest killings in Plateau State.

Speaking to the Rivers governor, he said: "I thank you for your statesmanship. I listened to your broadcast and your emphasis on peace. It is only with peace that effective governance can thrive, and governance has commenced in earnest under my watch."

He further said the federal and sub-national governments of Nigeria must have the mutual responsibility of ensuring the country’s peace and stability.

Tinubu stressed the need for closer collaboration between the governments to foster rapid infrastructural development nationwide.

Tinubu said: “I want us to discard federal, state, or rural road classifications. “We must regard development as a joint responsibility. Let us prioritise our children. “The school feeding programme must return quickly, beginning from the local government to the state and federal governments.” The special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, revealed this in a statement he signed on Tuesday, and shared via X page (formerly Twitter) @NGRPresident.

President Tinubu to Governors: We have shared responsibility to ensure Nigeria’s peace and stability

President Bola Tinubu says the federal and sub-national governments of Nigeria have the mutual responsibility of ensuring the country's peace and stability.

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