Leaders of states run by the All Progressives Congress have asked university lecturers to turn to open discussions rather than work stoppages to sort out their complaints, stressing that only peaceful talks can bring lasting fixes to problems in education.
The call came at the close of a two-day gathering of the Progressive Governors’ Forum in Birnin Kebbi, the capital of Kebbi State, which wrapped up on Thursday. The forum’s head and governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, shared the group’s message after the session. He called on the lecturers to put aside their plans for disruption and sit down for honest chats, all to protect the country’s schooling system.
The meeting served as a chance for the governors to think deeply about the nation’s economic and social path, while weighing how their states can play a bigger part in building a better future for everyone.
The leaders praised the close teamwork between the central government, state offices, and local councils, calling it a shining example of shared power and growth that includes all.
A key moment during the talks was the warm welcome given to the governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, who has now joined the All Progressives Congress. Uzodimma hailed the switch as a turning point that lifts the number of states led by the party to 24 across the land. He said the choice shows the party’s wide draw and backs up the fresh energy behind the government’s main goals.
The governors also gave high marks to President Bola Tinubu and the party’s top figures for creating a time of openness, clear ideas, and pulling the country together. They voiced their approval of ongoing changes to money matters, steps to secure food supplies, efforts to steady electricity, updates to roads and buildings, and help schemes for those in need.
Uzodimma pointed out that the group has seen solid progress in the economy, with prices and borrowing costs easing and more funds flowing to all levels of government. The leaders thanked the president’s work through the National Economic Council, which they believe is opening up new chances in all 8,809 voting areas around the nation.
The forum’s head wrapped up by repeating their strong backing for the president’s wide-ranging plans, vowing to stand firm in helping them succeed.
