South-South Governors To Establish Regional Security Outfit

|SOUTH SOUTH| State governors in Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone have resolved to establish a strong regional security network.

The governors, under the aegis of the South-South Governors’ Forum made the disclosure after their meeting on Tuesday, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

In a communique issued after the meeting, the governors reasoned that they aim to “establish a robust, structured regional security network to enhance safety and security in the South-South.”

They also expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bill, with a caveat.

They urged the president to extend the proposed VAT sharing percentages to other areas of derivation, such as oil and gas.

They also urged the Federal Government to expedite the completion of the East-West Road, a critical infrastructure that links the region’s states.

The forum furthermore called for the activation of the railway line in Port Harcourt and its connection to other states in the region.
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