President BOLA TINUBU has tasked the 36 state governors with leading development at the grassroots, saying the financial autonomy granted to local governments is not an attempt to snatch the third tier of government from governors.

The President said the leadership of governors at the subnational level is central to achieving food security, economic prosperity and rapid national growth.

TINUBU stated this when members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) led by Kwara State Governor ABDULRAHMAN ABDULRAZAK paid him a New Year homage at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos.

The President stressed the importance for grassroots development and dispelled rumours of disagreement with the governors, calling for stronger collaboration between the federal and state governments.

On his part, ABDULRAHMAN ABDULRAZAK, who is the chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum assured the President of the support of the Governors.