18 First Term Governors Meet Behind Closed Door, Video Trends
- First-term APC governors have convened in Kebbi to discuss national issues and party concerns ahead of the 2027 general elections
- Kaduna Governor Uba Sani, the chairman of the forum, emphasised collaboration for inclusive growth and support for President Tinubu's reforms
- Nigerians have reacted positively to the governors' meeting, highlighting unity and commitment to national progress
First-term governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) met in Kebbi on Tuesday, July 7, for the meeting of the Progressive First-Term Governors.
The gathering was held at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, behind closed doors. It was learnt that the matters focused on the issue of national importance and issues that affect the ruling party.
Source: Twitter
First-term governors are Nigerian governors who are in office for the first four-year tenure. The governors present for the meeting are those of Kaduna, Plateau, Ekiti, Delta, Zamfara, Kano, Jigawa, Ebonyi, Edo, Ondo, Kogi, Sokoto and Benue states, among others.
Nasir Idris, the host governor of Kebbi state, received his colleagues alongside the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu.
Giving an update on the development, Governor Sani, the chairman of the forum, wrote on social media:
"Our deliberations reaffirmed the importance of collective leadership and purposeful collaboration in driving inclusive growth, strengthening institutions, and improving the quality of life of our people. As Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), we reiterated our unwavering and unequivocal support for the leadership of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and commended him for his bold, practical, and forward-looking reforms."
Nigerians react as APC governors meet
Governor Sani's post has started generating reactions from Nigerians. Below are some of their comments:
Muhammad Yunusa praised Governor Sani:
"This meeting underscores your proactive leadership and dedication to regional growth, security, and national unity. Your unwavering support for transformative reforms and your strong advocacy for the dignity of Nigerians. Keep up the excellent work, Governor Malam Uba Sani!"
Source: Twitter
Mubarak Sani expressed confidence in the governor:
"This meeting reflects the strength of unity and purposeful leadership. We remain confident that Governor @ubasanius and President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu's reforms will continue to bring lasting progress, improved security, and greater prosperity for all Nigerians."
Dayyabu Lawal commended the move:
"United leadership, shared vision, and practical solutions will continue to move our nation forward. We commend Governor Uba Sani and his colleagues for their dedication to national development."
Montoro Ibrahim Hanwa praised Governor Sani's administration in Kaduna:
"The humanitarian, the developer, the man who stands strongly for development, the peace provider of our state."
You can read the full statement of Governor Sani on X here:
APC governors storm Senate
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Senate has witnessed drama as it hosted three governors elected on the platform of the ruling APC on Wednesday, June 24.
Also present at the National Assembly on the same day was Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu.
Gbajabiamila and the governors were in the Senate to witness the voting of the constitutional amendment for the establishment of state police.
Source: Legit.ng
