The Federation of Nigeria 36 States governors have guaranteed their advocacy for financial autonomy of states’ legislature and judiciary.

Under the conventional group, Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), the governors assured on Thursday at the opening of a two-day conference on the implementation of autonomy of state legislature and state judiciary in Abuja.

The Chairman of the forum, doubled as Zamfara State governor, Abdulaziz Yari, said the autonomy would aid efficiency, transparency and accountability in government.

The governor been represented at the event by his counterpart from Bauchi State, Mohammed Abubakar, maintained that the move was a guarantee that the governors were committed to strengthening democracy in the country.

The governor said, “I totally align with the motion that the legislature and judiciary autonomy is necessary pre-condition for an enduring democracy. This enhances efficiency, transparency and accountability in government.

“May I also assure you that the state governors are collectively committed to the enthronement of a strong and viral democracy in Nigeria and would work with the Federal Government to achieve the national implementation strategy and ultimately ensure full autonomy of the legislature and judiciary at sub-national levels.

“The NGF fully supports Mr President’s reform agenda and shares his passion for transparency and zero corruption.

“We commend the efforts of the committee in putting together this very decisive conference to see that Nigeria attains the highest level of transparency and openness in governance.”