Governors Decry Rising Food Prices Under Tinubu, Cite Taxation and Poor Infrastructure
State governors have expressed deep concern over the worsening food inflation across Nigeria, blaming it on unauthorised taxation, illegal checkpoints, and dilapidated infrastructure under President Bola Tinubu's administration.
In a communiqué issued after the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) meeting held on Wednesday, June 18, and signed by NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the governors called for urgent reforms to stabilise food supply and ease transport costs.
The Forum said it received a joint briefing from the National Security Adviser and the Ministers of Defence, Agriculture, Livestock Development, and Transportation, who identified major bottlenecks affecting the food supply chain.
According to the communiqué, “The NSA noted that a high-level inter-ministerial committee has been established to address these concerns and has submitted its recommendations for the Forum’s endorsement.”
The governors pledged to work with federal agencies to dismantle illegal checkpoints, harmonise levies, and improve road and transport systems to ensure free movement of food and livestock across state lines.
On economic recovery, the Forum also engaged with the World Bank regarding the Nigeria Community Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme. Governors expressed frustration over delays in the Bank’s disbursement of pledged funds, despite substantial investments made by state governments.
“The Forum emphasised the need for an amicable resolution between the World Bank and participating states to conclude NG-CARES 1.0 before transitioning to NG-CARES 2.0,” the communiqué stated, adding that the next phase is critical for building resilience in vulnerable households and small businesses.
The governors resolved to intensify collaboration with federal institutions and development partners to remove barriers in the food supply chain and ensure greater accountability in international aid programmes.
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