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NGF Approves Academy and Leadership Centre as a Flagship Directorate within its Secretariat
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NGF Approves Academy and Leadership Centre as a Flagship Directorate within its Secretariat
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The NGF with support from @Gates_Nigeria, recently launched the SAIP Diagnostic Report, providing evidence-based insights and recommendations to strengthen state-level agribusiness development, improve the investment climate and boost Nigeria’s rice value chain.
Agricultural development depends on more than what happens on the farm. Access roads, irrigation, storage facilities, processing infrastructure and timely support for farmers all play a role in strengthening the agricultural value chain.
The NGF Secretariat’s State Agriculture Budget Performance Report, H1 2026 examines how state governments are directing public resources towards these priorities, providing insights into investment patterns, spending trends and opportunities to strengthen implementation.
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The NGF Secretariat’s State Agriculture Budget Performance Report, H1 2026 examines how state governments are directing public resources towards these priorities, providing insights into investment patterns, spending trends and opportunities to strengthen implementation.
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In a significant stride toward technological self-reliance and regional capacity building, Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani, officially commissioned the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) Drone Training Centre in Kaduna. The Governor also performed the ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of the NASENI Skill Development Centre (NSDC). Both facilities are strategically located within the Rigachikun-Igabi Local Government Area, marking a major milestone for local industrialization and workforce development.
Alongside these infrastructure launches, @NASENIHQ extended direct community support to approximately 450 households across Kaduna State. Beneficiaries received home-grown technology packages, including NASENI Home Solar Solutions and clean cookstoves, paired with targeted financial support. This outreach reflects the Agency's broader mandate to ensure that locally engineered technologies serve practical, daily needs while advancing household energy access, environmental sustainability, and economic relief.
Governor Uba Sani expressed strong appreciation for the strategic alignment between NASENI and the Kaduna State Government, while commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his continued support of the initiative. Governor Sani emphasized that the Drone Training Centre and the forthcoming Skill Development Centre will actively bridge the gap between youth aspirations and structural limitations by offering practical skills essential for modern economic advancement.
Alongside these infrastructure launches, @NASENIHQ extended direct community support to approximately 450 households across Kaduna State. Beneficiaries received home-grown technology packages, including NASENI Home Solar Solutions and clean cookstoves, paired with targeted financial support. This outreach reflects the Agency's broader mandate to ensure that locally engineered technologies serve practical, daily needs while advancing household energy access, environmental sustainability, and economic relief.
Governor Uba Sani expressed strong appreciation for the strategic alignment between NASENI and the Kaduna State Government, while commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his continued support of the initiative. Governor Sani emphasized that the Drone Training Centre and the forthcoming Skill Development Centre will actively bridge the gap between youth aspirations and structural limitations by offering practical skills essential for modern economic advancement.
PRESS STATEMENT
October 19, 2026
NGF MOURNS FORMER DELTA STATE GOVERNOR, DR EMMANUEL UDUAGHAN
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), H.E AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, who reportedly died at the age of 71 following a brief illness.
Dr Uduaghan served as Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015, a period during which he was involved in advancing the state’s development priorities and public administration. His years in office formed a significant chapter in Delta State’s governance history and contributed to the ongoing efforts to address the needs and aspirations of its people.
The Forum acknowledges his years of public service and the responsibilities he undertook in leading Delta State. His passing is a moment of grief for his loved ones, associates and the wider community, as the state reflects on his life and contributions to public service.
The NGF extends its heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones, as well as all those who mourn his passing. The Forum stands in solidarity with the people of Delta State during this difficult period and hopes that the memories of his life and service will bring comfort to those affected by his loss.
The Forum honours his memory and recognises his place in the history of governance in Delta State. We wish all who are grieving the strength and fortitude to navigate this period of mourning.
Signed,
Yunusa Tanko Abdullahi
Director, Media and Strategic Communications
Nigeria Governors’ Forum Secretariat.
@DSGovernment
October 19, 2026
NGF MOURNS FORMER DELTA STATE GOVERNOR, DR EMMANUEL UDUAGHAN
The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), H.E AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, who reportedly died at the age of 71 following a brief illness.
Dr Uduaghan served as Governor of Delta State from 2007 to 2015, a period during which he was involved in advancing the state’s development priorities and public administration. His years in office formed a significant chapter in Delta State’s governance history and contributed to the ongoing efforts to address the needs and aspirations of its people.
The Forum acknowledges his years of public service and the responsibilities he undertook in leading Delta State. His passing is a moment of grief for his loved ones, associates and the wider community, as the state reflects on his life and contributions to public service.
The NGF extends its heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones, as well as all those who mourn his passing. The Forum stands in solidarity with the people of Delta State during this difficult period and hopes that the memories of his life and service will bring comfort to those affected by his loss.
The Forum honours his memory and recognises his place in the history of governance in Delta State. We wish all who are grieving the strength and fortitude to navigate this period of mourning.
Signed,
Yunusa Tanko Abdullahi
Director, Media and Strategic Communications
Nigeria Governors’ Forum Secretariat.
@DSGovernment
