Abuja: In a move underscoring Nigeria’s mounting security concerns, President Bola Tinubu on Monday held a closed‑door meeting with six governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the State House.
The high‑level talks, which came just weeks after Tinubu declared a nationwide security emergency, were believed to have focused on the escalating threats of kidnapping and banditry across several states.
The closed-door meeting was held at the President’s office.
Governors Umar Namadi of Jigawa, Monday Okpebholo of Edo, Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, Usman Ododo of Kogi, Aliyu Sokoto of Sokoto, and Nasir Idris of Kebbi were in attendance.
The governors declined to speak with State House correspondents after the meeting.
Although details were not made public, discussions were believed to have focused on insecurity, kidnapping, and banditry affecting several states.
Tinubu had on Nov. 26 declared a nationwide security emergency, directing security agencies to prioritise school safety while governors strengthen local early-warning mechanisms.