By Our Reporter
Lagos State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) for the patriotic responsibility displayed at its meeting held in Lagos.
The party gave this commendation in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Hon. Seye Oladejo, copy of which was made available to newsmen on Monday, noting that at a time when the nation stands at a critical intersection of reform, sacrifice, and renewal, the Progressive Governors had stood firmly on the side of truth, responsibility, and nation-building.
The party further noted that the progressive governors had proved that progressive leadership is not about convenience, but about conviction in the long-term of interest of the country.
"We applaud the Forum for its unambiguous reaffirmation of support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. At a time when political opportunists thrive on misinformation and national pessimism, the Progressive Governors chose to anchor their engagement on facts, data, governance responsibility, and the long-term interest of Nigeria," the party said.
APC stated that, their endorsement of ongoing reforms in food security, power, transportation, infrastructure, enterprise support, social investment, and national security reflected deep strategic alignment between the states and the centre.
It applauded the Forum for placing citizens’ welfare at the heart of governance, saying that the move was a powerful reassurance that the social contract remained alive under progressive governance.
"The broad-based review of Nigeria’s political, economic, and social realities and the commitment to protect the dignity of Nigerians across all strata - workers, entrepreneurs, youth, women, the elderly, rural and urban dwellers alike - is a powerful reassurance that the social contract remains alive under progressive governance," it said.
APC said what they had done was a demonstration of a leadership that listens, feels the pulse of the people and does not govern from ivory towers.
"This is leadership that feels the pulse of the people. This is leadership that does not govern from ivory towers.
"We salute the uncommon honesty with which the PGF addressed the temporary hardships associated with necessary macroeconomic reforms. Rather than trading in denial or hollow propaganda, the Governors acknowledged the sacrifices of Nigerians and resolved to scale up targeted interventions in food production, SME support, youth employment, and social protection for the most vulnerable," the party stated.
Speaking further, APC stated that the governors' commitment to coordinated action with Federal institutions, the National Economic Council, and Local Governments was a testament to mature governance and shared responsibility, pointing out that the meeting held by them had once again reinforced the fact that "progressivism in Nigeria is alive, disciplined, and driven by results - not noise."
"This meeting has once again reinforced the fact that progressivism in Nigeria is alive, disciplined, and driven by results - not noise. While some choose the path of distraction and political grandstanding, the Progressive Governors have chosen the harder path of leadership, reform, and nation-building," APC said.
The paty expressed pride that Lagos State had to play host to defining moments in Nigeria’s democratic and developmental journey, adding: "We are convinced that history will record this PGF meeting as one of those moments when leaders chose courage over comfort and responsibility over rhetoric."
APC, therefore, urged Nigerians to take confidence in the clarity of purpose demonstrated by the Progressive Governors.
"The road of reform is never easy, but it is the only road that leads to lasting prosperity. The PGF has sent a loud and reassuring message: Nigeria is on course, the leadership is aligned, and the future remains deliberately hopeful," it said.
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