By Charles Adingupu
The new Chairman of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman has pledged to uphold the ideals and vision of the group.
The Governor who made the declaration in a release by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye on Wednesday in Ilorin shortly after his emergence as the new Chairman of NGF, promised to work assiduously to make the group a most credible, authoritative, influential and effective inter-party platform.
He said the NGF will focus on consensus building and peaceful resolution and advancement of Pan-Nigeria’s goals, interests and aspirations.
The release thanked his colleagues for bestowing on him such an exalted office.
The statement reads,”I want to thank Allah, exalted is He, for the historic event in which my brother Governors bestowed upon me the Chairmanship of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF).
”The significance and the huge responsibilities of this office are not lost on me.
“l will ensure regular consultation with all members in order to arrive at consensus on all issues for the advancement and promotion of national interest, peace, progress, and stability of the nation.”
“As a body, we will also continue our tradition of maintaining a close and cordial relationship with His Excellency, the President, the National Assembly, all Federal and State institutions, the business community, the civil society, media, and development partners.
“Finally, l wish to thank my dear colleagues for the confidence reposed in me as the new Chairman of NGF,” the release stated.
