Tinubu Hosts Shettima, 23 Governors, Vows to Intensify Efforts Against Insecurity
On March
22, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu convened a significant gathering at his
Lagos residence during the Eid el-Fitr celebrations.
Present
at the meeting were Vice President Kashim Shettima and 23 governors from across
Nigeria, alongside other dignitaries.
The
central theme of the discussions was Nigeria’s ongoing battle against
insecurity and the urgent need to strengthen collective efforts to safeguard
the nation.
President Tinubu emphasized that insecurity remains the foremost challenge confronting Nigeria, describing it as “an enemy of development, progress, and prosperity.” He assured the governors that his administration is intensifying collaborations with international partners to secure equipment and support.
He
revealed recent engagements with French President Emmanuel Macron and other
global leaders, underscoring Nigeria’s determination to bolster its security
apparatus through international cooperation.
Beyond
security, Tinubu urged the governors to show greater care for vulnerable
citizens, particularly in light of the inflationary pressures triggered by the
Middle East crisis. He acknowledged that rising energy and transportation
costs, coupled with the spike in petrol prices, now selling for at least N1,300
per litre in many parts of Nigeria, are straining households.
He called
on state leaders to provide incentives and policies that cushion the impact of
these economic challenges, stressing the importance of resilience and
steadfastness in governance.
The
chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara
State, expressed gratitude to Tinubu for his interventions and reaffirmed the
governors’ commitment to ending insecurity.
He
disclosed that discussions on establishing state police are ongoing, with
contributions from the NGF being prepared for legislative consideration in the
National Assembly.
This move
signals a potential shift toward decentralizing security operations to better
address local challenges.
Governors
from diverse states, including Lagos, Kano, Rivers, Imo, Abia, Akwa Ibom,
Bayelsa, Benue, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu, Gombe, Jigawa, Katsina,
Kogi, Nasarawa, Plateau, Taraba, Yobe, Ondo, and others—were in attendance,
reflecting broad national representation. The deputy governor of Borno State,
Umar Kadafur, also participated, highlighting the inclusivity of the meeting.
The
gathering reinforced Tinubu’s message of unity, collaboration, and shared
responsibility in tackling insecurity and economic hardship. It also showcased
the administration’s dual focus: strengthening Nigeria’s security framework
while addressing the socio-economic vulnerabilities of its citizens.
The meeting concluded with renewed pledges of cooperation between the federal government and the states, setting the stage for intensified efforts against insecurity and measures to mitigate inflationary pressures.
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