SAN FRANCISCO, July 20, (THEWILL) – State governors in Nigeria have called for an end to the rising cases of killings in the country and asked security agencies to take more drastic action to halt the bloodshed.
They made the call on Thursday when the National Economic Council (NEC) met in the State House, Abuja.
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, who briefed reporters after the meeting, presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, stated that there is a growing concern, in the council and elsewhere, over the killings.
“I believe that all the appropriate agencies are aware that the concern is growing and I am confident that they will listen to the pleas of people and do something more drastic than has been done so far,” Governor Obiano said.
Still on security, the Anambra governor said the $1bn deducted from the Excess Crude Account for security purposes has yet to be expended.
The NEC has, however, taken a decision to set up a federal project monitoring unit to identify crucial areas for intervention, especially to mitigate flood and erosion situations.
