Departments

The Nigeria Governors Spouses' Forum Secretariat (NGSFS) is made up of two (2) Departments namely; Finance and Administration, and Strategy and Research, each headed by an Executive Director. These Departments are composed of a number of units, with clearly defined schedules and responsibilities that work together towards achieving the objectives and goals of the Forum, as set out in the Strategic Plan 2010 – 2012.

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

The Finance and Administration Department of the NGFS is structured to provide an environment that fosters effective and efficient performance, and flow of the Secretariat policies, processes and procedures, in order to achieve the mission and vision of the Forum as a whole. The department ensures the application of best practices in all spheres of operations which is crucial to providing the necessary tools and equipment required in a learning organization which NGFS intends to become. The Department is made up of the following units: Administration/Accounts, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), and Protocol Services, with each of these units having defined responsibilities as stated below;

The Nigeria Governors Spouses’ Forum is pleased to note that the expedited action promised by the Governors and the advocacy efforts of Governors’ Spouses, has yielded significant results. In June 2020 when the State of Emergency was declared, only fourteen States had domesticated the VAPP Act. As of April 2024, 36 States (including the FCT) have passed the law.