Other governors on the appointment list are:
North Central: Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq.
North East: Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni.
North West: Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani.
South West: Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
South South: Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu.
Speaking during the inauguration, the national chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who read out the terms of reference said the Coordinating Governors are to:
1. Coordinate the governors of the zones always identify and participate more on the activities of the party
2.Initiate periodic interface between the governors of the zones with the leadership of the party.
3. Liase with the party to commence immediate process of genuine reconciliation of aggrieved party members in the geopolitical zone.
4. Mobilize governor’s of the zones to effectively and physically participate in party activities in the zone.
5. Consult with governor’s and resolve some issues that will further enhance the progress and unity of the party.
6. Assists the party on resource mobilization in serving the party
7. participate in any other activity that may be assigned by the party.
Dr. Ganduje said the idea behind appointing the Coordinating Governors is to narrow down the party’s activities to the geopolitical zones.
While emphasizing on the need for the party to be active at all levels throughout the year, Dr. Ganduje said there must be a governor who will oversee, motivate, and encourage all within the various zones, saying that is the only way the party can move forward quickly.
“We are here to mobilize the demand of the people, we have to mobilize what the people like, to form an agenda for the party and for the government and also we have to disseminate information on what the government is doing down to the people.
“So in order to do that we have narrowed down our activities to geopolitical zones. There must be a governor that will oversee, that will motivate, encourage all within that zone, that is the only way that we can move forward quickly”.
Responding on behalf of the six Coordinating Governors, the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma said they’ll contribute their quota to stimulate the activities of the party to dominate the political space in the six geopolitical zones.
While commending the National Chairman for the confidence reposed on them, Gov Uzodinma said the governors will do their best to meet the expectations of the party.
“On behalf of the Coordinating Governors of the six geopolitical zones of our party, I thank you for finding us worthy to do this assignment. Doing this assignment we are almost certain the expectations will be met.
“We will do our best as progressive governor’s forum to support the government to ensure that the government is functional and effective, to encourage all inclusive programs in the government and to strengthen the reward system of the party in government”, he said.
The highpoint of the inauguration ceremony was the presentation of letters to the appointees.
