Gov. Abdul Razaq, NGF Chair, Elected President of FORAF, Aims for Greater Integration and Inclusive Growth in Africa

AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, has been elected President of the Forum of African Regions (FORAF).

According to Deputy Chief Press Secretary Mashood Abdulrafiu Agboola, AbdulRazaq was elected together with four regional vice‑presidents representing Central Africa, North Africa, East Africa, and Southern Africa.

FORAF’s mandate is to accelerate socioeconomic development, deepen decentralisation and devolution, and position subnational governments as key drivers of continental integration and sustainable development.

The election took place on Monday in Tangier, Morocco, during the UCLG World Congress.

“We congratulate His Excellency, Mr. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Governor of Kwara State and chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, on his election as President of FORAF,” the body said on its website.

“He will be supported in this mission by the regional vice‑presidents: Central Africa: Mr. Ousmanou Oumarou