President Bola Tinubu says state governors are the most important link to Nigeria’s development and prosperity.

Mr Tinubu made this statement when he hosted vice president Kashim Shettima and Nigerian Governors Forum at his Ikoyi residence on Wednesday.

“You are the most important link to Nigeria’s prosperity and development,” Mr Tinubu said.

Explaining his stance, Mr Tinubu said, “The federal government accounts for about 30 to 35 per cent of the allocated revenue; the rest comes to you. The agricultural value chain depends on you. You own the land, and the job is in your hands.”

Mr Tinubu added, “We have to work harder, grow more, and ensure the situation of our currency improves. Nigeria will see prosperity, but it requires consistent effort from all of us.”

Speaking on behalf of the governors, Abdulrahman Abdulrazak, chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum and Governor of Kwara State, commended Mr Tinubu, while admitting that state governors are getting more funds.

“I must confess that I have not done two years in this administration, but I’ve done more projects in two years than in the four years of my first term”, Mr Abdulrazaq said.

“We are getting more funding due to the restructuring of the economy. Yes, there is inflation, but we are overriding it,” he added.