Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma
The Progressives Governors Forum (PGF) has declared its full support for President Bola Tinubu’s response to the recent killings in Benue.
Chairman of the PGF and Governor of Imo, Hope Uzodimma, stated that the Forum stood united with the President in his resolve to end violent attacks and hold the perpetrators accountable.
“We are fully in support of President Tinubu’s position on the Benue killings,” Uzodimma said.
“We were in Benue state to show solidarity to our colleague, the Governor of Benue state, and to condole with him for that unfortunate incident.”
The PGF Chairman commended the President for his efforts to address the situation in Benue and other parts of the country.
“We are satisfied with the position of Mr. President on his planned action to stop further killings and violence, not only in Benue state, but almost in every part of the country.”
Uzodimma also emphasized the need for sub-national governments to take security up to the rural communities.
“Henceforth, we must do everything, whatever it will take, to protect lives and property in Nigeria, which is the primary essence of government.”
The governor, further, commended the President for his strides and achievements in two years, expressing optimism that Nigeria would soon prosper under his leadership and predicting prosperity for the country.
“We are satisfied by the way he is going, and in the very nearest future, Nigeria will come out of this and prosperity will become the order of the day.”
