Governors of the All Progressives Congress, APC under the aegis of the Progressives Governors Forum, PGF have commended Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari for efficiently managing the country’s economy.
The PGF Chairman and Governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu, made the commendation in a press statement that contained resolutions of a teleconference meeting of the Progressives Governors.
Governor Bagudu said the efficient management of the economy has led to the development in the country.
“Forum also commends President Muhammadu Buhari for efficiently managing Nigeria’s economy, which has led to giant strides in the execution of major national projects that include the revival of railways, the 2nd Niger Bridge, Ajaokuta Steel, road projects across all parts of the country, among many others. The efficient management of the economy has strengthened the capacity of the Federal Government to control the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic” he said.
The Forum also commended the Federal Government for getting the UK Commercial court to suspend penalties against Nigeria on the $9.6 billion Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) debt.
The Governors noted several strides that the Muhammadu Buhari led government has achieved.
“Commend the Federal Government for successfully getting the UK Commercial Court to order the stay of execution, which also suspends any penalty against Nigeria in respect of the $9.6 billion Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) debt judgement against Nigeria. The ruling, which was given by presiding judge Rose Cranston of the Royal Courts of Justice Strand, London is a victory for all Nigerians. Progressive Governors in particular commend Nigeria’s legal team led by the Attorney General of the Federation, Mr. Abubakar Malami SAN;
“Applaud Nigeria’s certification by World Health Organisation (WHO) as a polio-free country and restate the commitment of all Progressive Governors to continue to work with Federal Government for the eradication of all communicable diseases in the country;
“Congratulate the Federal Government for the re-election of Dr. Akinwumi Adesina as President of the African Development Bank for a second term. Forum also notes with much appreciation and commendation to the Federal Government’s nomination of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Eweala for the position of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation”
Also on party matters, the forum said the setting up of the APC, Executive and Legislative Tripartite Consultative Committee would help to resolve APC challenges and develop democracy.
