The Chairman of the NGF, Dr. Kayode Fayemi addresses the participants at the Subnational Strategy Workshop: Creating Economically Viable Communities. He emphasized the significance of this workshop in driving job creation and capacity building in the states.

The Head of Media and Public Affairs, Mr. Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo addresses the controversy of the $418 payment to consultants. Mr. Barkindo stated that what the Nigeria Governors’ Forum is saying is that the matter should be handled in court.

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Monday described plans by Federal Government to deduct the sum of $418 million Paris Club from the Federation Account as unlawful and contrary to public policy and morality. The Forum’s position was contained in a statement titled: ‘Re: Paris Club refund: FG counters states, insists deduction lawful’, issued by the NGF’s Head, Media, and Public Affairs, Mr. Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo.

Last week, the NGF hosted a 2-Day training for Journalists on Peace and Conflict Sensitive Reporting with Premium Times.

The Director-General of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Asishana Okauru, has expressed concern with the types of media reports in recent times, describing them as disappointing, adding that some of the news headlines sometimes threatened the very fabrics that keep the country together.