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President Muhammadu Buhari, had finally threw his weight behind the call for the adoption of true federalism in Nigeria.
At an award ceremony organised by the Progressives Governors Forum at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President spoke on the need for true federalism, especially at this time of the country’s democratic development
Buhari, who also received an award of appreciation at the occasion, noted that true federalism was necessary to build bridges across divide for the sake of an indivisible country.
He stated: “We remain committed to improving the welfare of the Nigerian people. Your Excellencies, it will be belabouring the point to say that true federalism is necessary at this juncture of our political and democratic evolution.
While thanking the governors for the gesture in conferring the award on him, the President described it as a reflection of the collective commitment of the state and federal governments to work harmoniously to find solutions to the developmental challenges facing the country.
The President called on the state governments to join and support his administration’s anti-corruption agenda, as well as its programmes of social protection, school feeding programme and other policies geared towards human capital development.
He stated that they must all work together towards building a socially cohesive society in which the resources of the country work for all, adding: “We will continue to apply public funds in such a way that no section of the country or segment of the population suffers social exclusion.
Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, told the guests that the award to Buhari was in recognition of his “visionary leadership,” adding: “Mr. President, let me be personal with you, the truth is and you may not know that you are a God-given asset to this nation. I am not saying so for purpose of flattery or praise singing.
Eight founding governors of the forum also received awards, namely Kashim Shettima (Borno), Okorocha (Imo), Umaru Tanko Al-Makura (Nasarawa), Ibikunle Amosun (Ogun), Rauf Aregbesola (Osun), Abiola Ajimobi (Oyo), Ibrahim Gaidam (Yobe) and Abdulaziz Yari (Zamfara).
