Buhari meets governors debt

It seems like you're referring to a recent news article or development in Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari has indeed met with the Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF) to discuss the issue of debt owed to the federal government by the states.

For context, the Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF) is a platform that brings together the 36 state governors in Nigeria to discuss issues of common interest and to promote cooperation among them. The NGF is headed by the Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi.

According to reports, President Buhari met with the NGF at the State House in Abuja to discuss the issue of debt owed to the federal government by the states. The meeting was reportedly aimed at finding a solution to the debt crisis and to ensure that the states are able to meet their financial obligations to the federal government.

The debt owed by the states to the federal government is reportedly in the region of N1.5 trillion (approximately $4 billion USD). The debt is said to be owed in the form of outstanding loans, grants, and other financial obligations.

During the meeting, President Buhari reportedly urged the governors to prioritize the payment of their debts to the federal government, citing the need for the states to have a stable financial base in order to deliver effective governance to their citizens.

The governors, on the other hand, reportedly expressed their concerns about the financial challenges facing their states, citing the need for more financial support from the federal government to enable them to meet their financial obligations.

Overall, the meeting between President Buhari and the NGF is seen as an important step towards finding a solution to the debt crisis facing the states in Nigeria.