The 36 governors of Nigeria have arranged a meeting with officials from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), and other agencies to resolve issues surrounding state security votes. The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), through its chairman, Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, announced the plan on Sunday. The meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, April 4, will be held virtually to ensure full attendance by all relevant officers, according to an invitation issued by NGF Director General Asishana Okauru.
In a statement, NGF Director of Media and Public Affairs Abdulrazaque Bello‑Barkindo said the invitees include the EFCC, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, and the Central Bank of Nigeria. He added that the agenda will also address the management and expansion of the cash‑less policy introduced after the redesign of the national currency last year, aiming to enhance financial inclusion for all citizens.
The meeting was called at the request of the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) in a letter dated March 30, addressed to the NGF chairman and signed by NFIU Director Modibbo Tukur. The letter highlighted additional agenda items, such as reaching a consensus on harmonising and updating national tax collection and business entry standards to help Nigeria respond to the FATF and EU grey‑listing. It also urged all governors to prioritise the meeting, noting that these issues had been discussed and unanimously approved at an NGF emergency meeting on Thursday, March 30.
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