Asishana Bayo Okauru, the long-serving Director General (DG) of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), will be stepping down from his position in July 2024. This announcement was made by NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq through a statement issued on Friday, May 17, 2024
Okauru has been a key figure in the NGF for about 15 years, during which he contributed significantly to the organization’s growth and reputation. Governor AbdulRahman commended Okauru for his dedication, professionalism, and commitment, stating that he had transformed the NGF Secretariat into a strong and credible entity.
The statement from Governor AbdulRahman reads: “Today, the Director General of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Asishana Bayo Okauru, informed me of his decision to retire from the forum to enable him to pursue other interests. After a lengthy conversation with him, I reluctantly accepted his request to end his full-time engagement with the forum. However, he will remain with the NGF until 1 July 2024, when his pre-retirement leave will end.”
Governor AbdulRahman praised Okauru’s leadership, highlighting how he and his team had expanded engagement with development partners and various arms of the government while ensuring that the priorities of the states were met. He expressed gratitude for Okauru’s service and wished him success in his future endeavors.
Under Okauru’s guidance, the NGF Secretariat has developed robust relationships and effectively represented the interests of Nigerian states at multiple levels of governance. His departure marks the end of a significant era for the NGF, reflecting on a legacy of substantial contributions to the forum’s objectives and operations.
