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PHOTOS: APC First-Term Governors Hold Closed-Door Meeting in Kebbi

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • First-term governors elected on the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform held a closed-door meeting in Kebbi State.
  • The meeting focused on national development and issues pertinent to the ruling APC party.
  • Governors discussed strengthening intergovernmental collaboration and advancing the party's agenda for good governance and economic growth.

Governors serving their first term under the All Progressives Congress (APC) convened in Kebbi State for a closed-door meeting at the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. The gathering, referred to as the Progressive First-Term Governorsโ€™ Meeting, aimed to deliberate on matters of national significance and internal party issues.

The arrival of His Excellency, the Governor of Sokoto State, Dr Ahmad Aliyu, at the Kebbi State Government House, where APC governors will hold a special meeting to discuss important issues for the development of Nigeria.

โ€” Abuzaidu YariSenior Special Assistant on New Media to the Kebbi State Governor, announcing the arrival of a governor.

The meeting saw the attendance of governors from various states, including Kaduna, Plateau, Ekiti, Delta, Zamfara, Kano, Jigawa, Ebonyi, Edo, Ondo, Kogi, and Sokoto. They were welcomed by the host governor, Nasir Idris, and the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu. Updates shared via social media indicated discussions would center on Nigeria's development and the APC's agenda.

The arrival of the governors of Kaduna State, Sen. Uba Sani; Ekiti State, Abiodun Abayomi Oyebanji; Plateau State, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang; and Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, at the Kebbi State Government House, where APC governors will hold a special meeting to discuss important issues for the development of Nigeria.

โ€” Abuzaidu YariAnnouncing the arrival of multiple governors at the meeting.

Participants were expected to explore strategies for enhancing intergovernmental cooperation, promoting the party's development objectives, and fostering good governance, sustainable economic growth, and national unity. The outcome of the meeting was anticipated to be briefed to journalists by the Chairman of the APC Governorsโ€™ Forum.

The governors received a special welcome from the host governor, Dr Nasir Idris, and the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Atiku Bagudu.

โ€” Abuzaidu YariDescribing the reception of the governors.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.