State governors have restated their commitment to the establishment of state police and reforms in the electricity sector.

The agreement was reached in a Communiqué issued at the end of the 2nd meeting of the Nigerian State Governors’ Forum held on Wednesday.

During the meeting, the Governors deliberated affecting the country, noting a dedicated consultation with the Attorneys-General to review the proposed constitutional amendments and frameworks for their decision.

“Governors emphasised the need for the State Police to be constitutionally sound and aligned with federalism and citizens’ rights.

“The Forum noted the collaborative effort and added that the consultation outcomes would strengthen the States’ collective position”, the statement said in part.

The Forum also received a presentation from the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning on progress under the National Nutrition 774 (N-774) Initiative.

It reaffirmed the Governors’ commitment to improving nutrition outcomes and reducing child malnutrition across Nigeria.

According to the statement, the governors noted the ongoing work on the National Nutrition Bill and encouraged continued engagement with relevant stakeholders to strengthen the legal and policy framework for nutrition governance.

The Forum also received a briefing from the World Bank Country Office on the proposed Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Nigeria covering the period FY2026–2032; the proposed Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth (AGROW) Programme, a results-based initiative designed to improve agricultural productivity, strengthen value chains, increase private sector participation, enhance food security, and Early Childhood Development (ECD).

The Forum supported ongoing collaboration with the Federal Government, the World Bank, and other stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and deliver benefits to participating states.

They approved state-specific interventions and stressed the importance of better coordination across sectors like health, nutrition, education, water and sanitation, social protection, and family support.

On the National Solar Super-Grid (NSSG) Initiative, a proposal to expand electricity access through large-scale decentralised solar generation integrated with a national high-voltage transmission network, it noted the initiative’s potential to support industrialisation, improve energy security, strengthen state electricity markets, and accelerate economic growth.

Governors reiterated their commitment to ongoing power sector reforms and to strengthening collaboration among stakeholders to expand access to reliable and affordable electricity for Nigerians. (Channels)

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