The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has called for sustained investment in intelligence, technology, and security infrastructure to address rising insecurity in Nigeria, while emphasizing the need for coordinated federal-state action to foster national development.
The forum, comprising governors from the All Progressives Congress (APC), met on Sunday, 22nd March 2026, at Eko Signature to deliberate on issues of national development, democratic stability, and translating reforms into tangible improvements for citizens.
Prior to the meeting, the governors paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu, discussing security, economic renewal, social welfare, infrastructure, and cooperative federalism. They commended the president’s commitment to addressing insecurity through stronger national coordination, international collaboration, and institutional reforms.
In a communique, the forum stressed: “The Forum called for sustained investment in intelligence, coordination, technology, border vigilance, and community-based early warning systems. Members also emphasized that enduring peace requires not only force of law, but also trust in institutions, opportunity for young people, and a social ethic that rejects violence as a means of grievance.”
The governors also highlighted the importance of federal-state partnership, pledging to align state-level initiatives in infrastructure, agriculture, energy, healthcare, education, and social investment with national priorities while preserving state autonomy as laboratories of innovation.
Economic recovery and inclusion featured prominently, with members noting that global crises, such as the Gulf conflict, could exacerbate inflationary pressures. They resolved to deepen collaboration on food production, support for MSMEs, youth enterprise, and targeted social interventions.
The PGF reaffirmed loyalty to the APC, praising the party’s internal democracy and the orderly conduct of congresses across the country. The governors emphasized that political success should reinforce disciplined governance and service to citizens rather than breed complacency.
Concluding the meeting, the forum urged Nigerians to maintain faith in the democratic process and to support efforts aimed at building a safer, fairer, and more prosperous nation.
