The Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) has raised concerns over the proposed ownership structure of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), as prescribed in the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). The governors, who said they support the unbundling and commercialisation of the NNPC, faulted the part of the legislation that places its ownership on the federal government.

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has approved a common template for the implementation of the Memorandum of Action signed with the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) and the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASUN) on the implementation of financial autonomy for the State legislature and judiciary.

The 36 State Governors under the aegis of Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) on Wednesday unanimously approved a common template for the implementation of the Memorandum of Action signed with the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) and the Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASUN) on the implementation of financial autonomy for the State legislature and judiciary.

The 36 State Governors under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) will, on Wednesday, convene to give their final blessings to the legislative and judicial autonomy at the subnational level as well as deliberate on contentious sections of the Petroleum Industry Bill, 2021, passed by the National Assembly last week.

NGF Chairman, Dr Kayode Fayemi said at the Peace and Inclusive Security Initiative that he believes this dialogue will help to significantly contribute to a country-wide response to the security challenges in the country, among other developmental issues.