The governors advocated that each state be allowed to negotiate the new wage with the labour unions.
Governors from the southern part of Nigeria , under the aegis of the Southern Governors' Forum, have called for the consideration of the cost of living and the ability of each state to pay in reaching an agreement on the new minimum wage.In the 16-point communique, the Forum called for strengthening fiscal federalism and devolution of powers and expressed concern over current practices where mineral licences are issued and explorations undertaken without recourse to state governments.
The southern governors said they have resolved to aggressively embark on an energy transition plan from fossil fuels to cleaner energy, specifically Compressed Natural Gas and ultimately Electric Vehicles , to help reduce the cost of transportation, which would lower the cost of food, goods and services for the citizens and residents.
The communique hinted that the governors have resolved to commission a regional multimodal transport masterplan that would prioritise connectivity of rail, road, air and water transportation to facilitate interstate, intra-regional movement of persons, goods and services, thereby enhancing the ease of doing business.
On the issue of state police, the governors resolved to continue to advocate the creation of state police against the backdrop of the success of the regional community-based security outfits, which have been effective in intelligence gathering. They pledged to support him in his unwavering resolve to reposition the country and build a greater future for all.
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