AbdulRazaq pledged his unwavering dedication to upholding the ideals and vision of the NGF.
In a closed-door meeting held on Tuesday night, May 23, 2023, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Governor of Kwara State, was elected as the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF).
The appointment of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State as the vice chairman was also announced during the meeting.
Reacting to his election, Governor AbdulRazaq expressed his gratitude and acknowledged the significance and immense responsibilities that come with the role.
In a personal statement delivered in Ilorin on Wednesday, May 24, he pledged his unwavering dedication to upholding the ideals and vision of the NGF.
The appointment of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State as the vice chairman was also announced during the meeting.
Reacting to his election, Governor AbdulRazaq expressed his gratitude and acknowledged the significance and immense responsibilities that come with the role.
In a personal statement delivered in Ilorin on Wednesday, May 24, he pledged his unwavering dedication to upholding the ideals and vision of the NGF.
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The official announcement of AbdulRazaq’s appointment came in a statement released this morning, bearing the signature of Governor Tambuwal.
The NGF Chairman position was previously held by Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the former Governor of Ekiti State, until the completion of his second term in office last year. Following Fayemi’s tenure, Tambuwal, who had served as his deputy, assumed the role of acting Chairman.
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum serves as an umbrella organization for all 36 state governors across the country. It plays a crucial role in fostering cooperation, dialogue, and collective decision-making among the governors for the overall development and welfare of Nigeria.
