President BOLA TINUBU has urged state governors to prioritise the needs of their local communities.

Receiving the leadership of the Arewa Consultative Forum at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, President TINUBU said the call was necessary to ensure accountability and effectiveness in the administration of local governments.

During the meeting, the President also expressed worry over the number of out-of-school children in the North, describing it as unacceptable.

He decried the poverty situation in the region, calling for collaboration to address the situation.

President TINUBU also used the occasion to appeal for national unity and continued support for his government as it solves decades-long challenges confronting the populace.