Osoba, Saraki, Mimiko, others to headline ex- Governors’ Discussion board inaugural assembly
The Former Governors’ Discussion board of Nigeria (FGF) has slated an inaugural assembly for April in Abuja.
The transfer it was learnt would mark a major step towards institutionalizing the collective expertise of former state executives as a strategic asset for nationwide growth.
In an announcement issued by the Nationwide Coordinator of the Discussion board, Earl Osaro Onaiwu, the one time DG of the Nigerian Governors Discussion board stated the gathering could be an historic convergence of former Governors who’re all seasoned and examined leaders from everywhere in the nation and are dedicated to contributing meaningfully to governance, coverage growth, and nationwide stability.
The Discussion board, based on Onaiwu was conceived as a non-partisan platform designed to harness the depth of expertise, institutional information, and management perception of former governors who’ve performed crucial roles in shaping Nigeria’s democratic journey.
“This inaugural assembly represents greater than a proper gathering—it’s the starting of a structured nationwide intervention. At a time when the nation faces advanced governance and developmental challenges, the necessity to attract from examined management and sensible expertise has by no means been extra compelling,” he acknowledged.
The occasion is anticipated to be headlined by an array of eminent statesmen whose contributions to governance and nationwide growth stay broadly acknowledged.
They included Chief Victor Attah, revered statesman, and former two-term Governor of Akwa Ibom State
Chief Olusegun Osoba, veteran journalist, administrator, and former two-term Governor of Ogun State.
Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, revered technocrat, former Federal Minister, and former Governor of Ondo State and
Dr. Olusola Saraki, former Senate President and two-term Governor of Kwara State.
Others are Alhaji Ibrahim Shema, revered lawyer and former Governor of Katsina state and Chief Ikedi Ohakim, seasoned administrator and former Governor of Imo state.
Onaiwu famous that the presence of those distinguished leaders and plenty of others underscores the credibility, seriousness, and nationwide relevance of the Discussion board, because it positions itself as a reputable advisory physique able to contributing to coverage refinement, governance stability, and nationwide unity.
He additional emphasised that the Discussion board shouldn’t be supposed to operate as a political bloc, however quite as a platform for constructive engagement—bridging previous management expertise with current governance wants.
“The Former Governors’ Discussion board of Nigeria is a deliberate effort to rework expertise into affect. It’s about continuity in management considering, strengthening establishments, and guaranteeing that the teachings of governance usually are not misplaced however are as an alternative utilized to present and future challenges,” he added.
The inaugural assembly is anticipated to set the inspiration for the Discussion board’s construction, outline its strategic path, and set up its function in nationwide discourse.
The Former Governors’ Discussion board of Nigeria (FGF) reaffirmed its dedication to supporting the expansion of democratic establishments and contributing to the development of a secure, united, and affluent Nigeria.
He’s a one-time DG of the Nigerian Governors Discussion board)
the gathering is described as a historic convergence of former Governors who’re all seasoned and examined leaders from everywhere in the nation dedicated to contributing meaningfully to governance, coverage growth, and nationwide stability.
Based on Onaiwu, the Discussion board is conceived as a non-partisan platform designed to harness the depth of expertise, institutional information, and management perception of former governors who’ve performed crucial roles in shaping Nigeria’s democratic journey.
“This inaugural assembly represents greater than a proper gathering—it’s the starting of a structured nationwide intervention. At a time when the nation faces advanced governance and developmental challenges, the necessity to attract from examined management and sensible expertise has by no means been extra compelling,” he acknowledged.
The occasion is anticipated to be headlined by an array of eminent statesmen whose contributions to governance and nationwide growth stay broadly acknowledged, together with:
Chief Victor Attah, revered statesman and former two-term Governor of Akwa Ibom State
Chief Olusegun Osoba, veteran journalist, administrator, and former two-term Governor of Ogun Stater, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, revered technocrat, former Federal Minister, and former Governor of Ondo State and
Dr. Olusola Saraki, former Senate President and two-term Governor of Kwara State, others are Alhaji Ibrahim Shema, revered lawyer and former Governor of Katsina state and Chief Ikedi Ohakim, seasoned administrator and former Governor of Imo state.
Onaiwu famous that the presence of those distinguished leaders and plenty of others underscores the credibility, seriousness, and nationwide relevance of the Discussion board, because it positions itself as a reputable advisory physique able to contributing to coverage refinement, governance stability, and nationwide unity.
He additional emphasised that the Discussion board shouldn’t be supposed to operate as a political bloc, however quite as a platform for constructive engagement—bridging previous management expertise with current governance wants.
“The Former Governors’ Discussion board of Nigeria is a deliberate effort to rework expertise into affect. It’s about continuity in management considering, strengthening establishments, and guaranteeing that the teachings of governance usually are not misplaced however are as an alternative utilized to present and future challenges,” he added.
The inaugural assembly is anticipated to set the inspiration for the Discussion board’s construction, outline its strategic path, and set up its function in nationwide discourse.
The previous governors’ Discussion board of Nigeria (FGF) reaffirmed its dedication to supporting the expansion of democratic establishments and contributing to the development of a secure, united, and affluent Nigeria.