Nigeria
NGF claims that state policing will effectively tackle the current weaknesses in the country’s security system
The 36 state governors have emphasized the importance of addressing the issue of state policing in order to rectify the existing flaws in the nation’s security framework.
They have called for the formal addressing of this issue through the ongoing process of amending the Constitution.
This resolution was reached during a virtual meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and was outlined in a communique signed by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq of Kwara state, who serves as the Chairman of the NGF. The governors have highlighted state policing as a critical amendment that needs to be incorporated into the 1999 constitutional amendment proceedings to correct the fundamental flaw in the national security architecture.
In addition to their stance on state policing, the state governors have also identified certain conditions that should be taken into consideration by the National Minimum Wage Committee (NMWC) before finalizing the issue of minimum wage. During the meeting, the governors reviewed the progress of the NMWC and the ongoing multi-stakeholder engagements aimed at reaching a fair minimum wage agreement. They urged the NMWC to consider the current realities, individual state peculiarities, and the consequential impact on the government’s capacity, as well as the ability of private sector employers to pay. The governors emphasized the importance of data-driven and evidence-based proposals in this regard.
The governors have expressed their condemnation of the clash between two communities in Delta State, which resulted in the loss of many lives, including sixteen military personnel. The Nigeria Governors’ Forum extended their condolences to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and observed a minute of silence in honor of the departed souls. The forum discussed the growing concern raised by the incident and expressed their deep concern over the situation.