The ruling  All Progressives Congress (APC) has tasked the new leadership of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) headed by Ekiti state governor, Kayode Fayemi to cooperate with the President Muhammadu Buhari in his second tenure to deepen the nation’s democracy and entrench good governance in the country.

National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Lanre Isa Onillu stated in a congratulatory message to the Ekiti state governor that it was confident that the NGF under the leadership of Kayode Fayemi will continue in its best practice and assist the President to deliver on his change agenda in the next four years.

The statement reads: “The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) congratulates the Governor of Ekiti State, H.E. Kayode Fayemi on his election as the new Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF).

“The NGF’s unanimous election of Fayemi to lead the Forum till 2021 is indeed a right choice judging by Fayemi’s proven record of progressive leadership and experience as a development expert, minister, governor, among other endeavours.

“Since its establishment, the non-partisan Nigeria Governors’ Forum has been a strategic partner in deepening democracy and entrenching good governance in the country. We are confident that the NGF under Fayemi’s leadership will continue in this best practice by cooperating and supporting the President Muhammadu Buhari-led APC administration in delivering on the Change Agenda for Nigerians, particularly as the country gears up for the next four year of the administration’s renewed mandate.

“The APC wishes Fayemi a very successful and impactful tenure and look forward to cordial relationship between the NGF and the President Buhari-led APC administration. This undoubtedly will ensure the successful implementation of the Next Level plans for our collective progress as a country.”