The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has emphasized the need for deeper cooperation with the United States in areas such as economic development, governance, and health.
This development comes after a meeting between the NGF and the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria.
The U.S. Ambassador outlined four key priorities for U.S. engagement with Nigeria:
1.Enhancing Trade and Business Environment: Attracting investments and driving economic growth.
2.Promoting Transparency and Accountability: Strengthening institutions through good governance.
3.Supporting Subnational Governments: Bolstering development at the state level.
4.Establishing Sustainable Health Programs: Ensuring long-term impact and resilience in Nigeria’s health sector.
The NGF, chaired by Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, reaffirmed its commitment to working with state legislatures to promote governance reforms and effective policy implementation.
Women’s Economic Empowerment, the NGF also urged the Minister of Women Affairs to expand the Nigeria For Women Project, which aims to enhance women’s economic empowerment through Women Affinity Groups.
This renewed partnership between Nigeria and the U.S. is expected to drive economic growth, promote good governance, and improve health outcomes in Nigeria.