Kebbi: The All Progressives Congress (APC) governors, under the Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF), have visited Kebbi State to express solidarity with the government and families of the 25 students abducted from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State. Leading the delegation, Imo State Governor and PGF Chairman, Senator Hope Uzodinma, stated that the forum stands ‘united behind President Bola Tinubu in the effort to strengthen national security and curb the rising wave of insecurity across the country.’
According to Voice of Nigeria, the governors are committed to ‘doing whatever it takes to secure Nigeria and sustain our democracy.’ Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, welcomed the delegation and extended his gratitude to President Tinubu for his ‘quick response’ and his promise to work towards the release of the girls still held by bandits. Dr Idris has also urged both Muslim and Christian clerics to pray for the safe return of the students and for lasting peace and
unity in Nigeria.
The delegation included Governors Umar Namadi of Jigawa State, Ahmed Usman-Ododo of Kogi State, Hyacinth Alia of Benue State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, Nasarawa State Deputy Governor Emmanuel Akabe, and Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu. The governors emphasized their unwavering support and commitment to collaborate with federal authorities to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted girls and the restoration of security in the region.