The Northern States’ Governors’ Forum and Northern States’ Traditional Rulers’ Councils have thrown their weights behind the proposed state police.
“The forum reiterated its support for the creation of the state police and called on the National Assembly to expedite action on the enactment of the legal framework for its take-off,” the chairman of the governors’ forum and Gombe State governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya said in the communiqué he read after their meeting held at Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House Kaduna on Saturday.
Citing the communiqué further, Yahaya said, “During our last meeting, the position we took on the tax reform bills engendered the reactions of a broad spectrum of Nigerians. I am pleased to report that through the platform of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, the National Economic Council, and in consultation with leadership of the National Assembly, we found a way forward that will lead to a mutually beneficial resolution of the matter.
“This demonstrates the power of constructive engagement and I commend Mr President for his listening ear and commitment to inclusive governance.
“We recommend that, going forward, such collaborative approach should guide all matters of intergovernmental relations in the interest of the people.”
