By Adeyemi Adeleye
The Tinubu Media Force (TMF), a group advocating support for President Bola Tinubu, has urged state governors to invest in food production and human capital development to empower residents and ensure food security in their respective states
The TMF National Coordinator, Mr Gbenga Abiola, made this appeal in a statement on Thursday in Lagos, following the group’s strategic meeting.
According to Abiola, governors must align their policies with Tinubu’s economic vision,which focuses on human capital development, food affordability, and access to innovative transport services.
Abiola called for immediate and coordinated efforts at the sub-national level to address the country’s economic challenges.
According to him, addressing rising living costs and improving citizens’ quality of life requires a grassroots approach, anchored on education, healthcare, and skill development.
“Governors must prioritise investing in their people—especially in areas of education, healthcare, and skills training.
“This is the most effective way to build a self-reliant and globally competitive population that can drive long-term prosperity,” Abiola said.
He expressed concerns about rising prices of food items, describing it as one of the most urgent challenges facing Nigerians.
The coordinator urged governors to establish regional, state and local governments food hubs and frameworks for bulk purchasing, logistic control and price regulation of food prices.
“These hubs can help stabilise prices of staple goods and protect vulnerable households from the shocks of inflation,” he added.
Abiola pointed to Lagos State’s food logistics model as a successful example of how targeted interventions could moderate inflation and promote food access.
He encouraged other state governments to study and replicate the model in their respective states to ensure affordability.
In addition, Abiola called on governors to embrace the Federal Government’s Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) transportation strategy.
He added: “TMF recommends the rapid establishment of state-level CNG refueling stations and integration of CNG-powered buses into local transit systems.
“Investments in CNG infrastructure will not only reduce transportation costs by as much as 50 per cent but also unlock environmental and employment benefits.
“This is a clear opportunity for governors to deliver immediate relief to citizens and drive sustainable development.”
According to him, the Federal Government has already demonstrated commitment by distributing 64 CNG buses nationwide and securing over $791 million in investments targeted at expanding the CNG sector.
Calling for unity of purpose among state leaders, Abiola reaffirmed the group’s support for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing the need for full collaboration between federal and state actors.
“Governors must rise to the moment. This is the time to invest in people, lower costs for the average Nigerian, and innovate for the future,” he said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Bolaji Buhari
