The 36 state governors in Nigeria have unanimously agreed to remove illegal roadblocks and eliminate multiple taxation practices nationwide. This decision was reached during a meeting of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) held in Abuja, which concluded early Thursday. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who delivered the communiqué at the end of the meeting, stated that the governors identified these illegal practices as major contributors to the rising cost of food across the country. The communique was signed by NGF Chairman and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. “The Forum received a briefing from the National Security Adviser (NSA), accompanied by the Honourable Ministers of Defence, Agriculture, Livestock Development, and Transportation, on the rising cost of food and livestock transportation across the country. “The presentation revealed that the proliferation of checkpoints, illegal taxation, and poor infrastructure are key contributors to price inflation and inefficiencies in the food supply chain. “The NSA noted that a high-level inter-ministerial committee has been established to address these concerns and has submitted its recommendations for the endorsement of the Forum. “Governors acknowledged the urgency of the matter and expressed commitment to collaborate with federal authorities to streamline levies, dismantle unauthorized checkpoints, and improve the movement of goods across states.”