Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu during an high-level meeting with the 36 State Governors held on Tuesday night, expressed worry over the growing momentum over the planned nationwide protest by some aggrieved Nigerians, and the need for government’s attention.
The NGF Chairman, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq who confirmed this in the 3-page communique issued at the end of the Forum’s 9th meeting which took place in Abuja, however, declined to address Journalists on the issues discussed behind closed doors which lasted for about four hours.
As contained in the communique personally signed by Governor AbdulRazaq stated: “The NGF received a briefing from the National Security Adviser’s (NSA) office on the current security situation in the country.
“The NSA noted the growing momentum for a planned protest demanding government attention.
“The NSA is committed to supporting the Governors in improving security architecture at the subnational level.
“The Governors thanked the NSA and reinstated its commitment to enhance the security of lives and properties at the subnational.”
