Tinubu calls on Governors to prioritize welfare of Nigerians.

President Bola Tinubu has called on state governors to prioritize the welfare of Nigerians by investing more in their future, particularly in rural areas. 

President Tinubu made the call at the 150th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC), held at the State House Council Chambers in Abuja, stressing the need for governors to do more to positively impact the lives of Nigerians at the grassroots level through initiatives such as rural electrification, agricultural mechanization, poverty eradication, and infrastructure development.

Meanwhile, the Council has endorsed the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP), a collaborative effort between the federal, state, and local governments, to drive double-digit economic growth through direct intervention in Nigeria's 8,809 administrative wards across all 36 states.

The Council also directed the strengthening of State Emergency Management Agencies (SEMAs) and instructed the Federal Ministry of Finance to release emergency funds to address the threat of flooding. 

The Council further acknowledged that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has developed a National Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy and Action Plan (2024-2027) and has taken steps to improve flood preparedness and response.

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