Nigerian governors have demanded the fast resignation of Nigeria's Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, accusing her of failing to implement the nation's appropriations legislation.
The governors' resolution was contained in a communiqué they issued after a gathering of the Nigerian Governors Forum.
The assembly befell on the Rivers State Governor's Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja.
Governor Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi of Rivers State presided over the assembly which was attended by 16 governors.
Governor Amaechi additionally learn the communiqué on the finish of the three-hour assembly. In it, the governors drew consideration to the non-compliance with the income projection of the Federal Government of Nigeria 2013 price range, blaming Ms. Okonjo-Iweala for her poor administration of the financial system.
The discussion board acknowledged that the non-compliance was a direct breach of the appropriations act of 2013.
They acknowledged that the minister ought to resign as she didn't implement the act.
The Governors Forum acknowledged that the National Economic Council is constitutionally accountable for the administration of the financial system and must be used for that function versus the financial administration group constituted by the Presidency.
In addition, the governors as soon as once more referred to as on the National Assembly to legislate the separation of the workplace of the Accountant General of the Federation from that of the ministry of finance for higher accountability and administration of the financial system.
The governors additionally reviewed the polio scenario within the nation, noting that some progress had been made in 2013 in comparison with 2012.
It referred to as on all governors to stay targeted on anti-polio applications of their respective states to make sure the eradication of the illness.