The 36 state governors have pledged to work in close partnership with the Federal Government to unify levies, eradicate unlawful checkpoints, and promote the smooth transport of goods across states to address food security concerns.
Representing the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, under the leadership of Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the governors announced after a Thursday morning discussion with National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and other key stakeholders that numerous checkpoints, illegal levies, and poor infrastructure significantly contribute to rising food prices and disruptions in the food supply chain.
In a communiqué delivered by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the NGF expressed disappointment over the World Bank’s failure to meet its funding obligations under the Nigeria Community Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus programme.
He stated, “The Forum received a briefing from the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, accompanied by the Honourable Ministers of Defence, Agriculture, Livestock Development, and Transportation, on the rising cost of food and livestock transportation across the country.
“The presentation revealed that the proliferation of checkpoints, illegal taxation, and poor infrastructure are key contributors to price inflation and inefficiencies in the food supply chain.
“The NSA noted that a high-level inter-ministerial committee has been established to address these concerns and has submitted its recommendations for the endorsement of the Forum.
“Governors acknowledged the urgency of the matter and expressed commitment to collaborate with federal authorities to streamline levies, dismantle unauthorised checkpoints, and improve the movement of goods across states.”
Sanwo-Olu noted that states have collectively allocated over $2.2 billion through the NG-CARES implementation platforms.
The communiqué read in part, “The Forum received a presentation from the World Bank on the Nigeria Community Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme.
“The bank highlighted that states have made significant investments totaling over US$2.2 billion through the NG-CARES delivery platforms, with verified impacts reaching over 17 million direct beneficiaries.
“Governors expressed concern over the non-fulfilment of funding pledges by the bank under NG-CARES 1.0.
“The Forum emphasized the need for an amicable resolution between the World Bank and participating states to conclude the first phase of the programme before advancing to NG-CARES 2.0, which is designed to build long-term resilience for vulnerable households and enterprises.”
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