Northern Governors Announce Strategies To Tackle Insecurity
This is contained in a communique issued after the Forum’s joint meeting with the Chairmen of the Northern States Traditional Rulers Council on Saturday in Kaduna.
The Forum acknowledged the critical role of nonpartisan cooperation, collaboration, and peer review in effectively addressing the numerous developmental challenges confronting the region.
The meeting which reviewed matters of regional interest, particularly security, appreciated the commitment of President Bola Tinubu to addressing the security challenges and infrastructural deficits in Northern Nigeria.
“The Forum resolved to liaise with the Nigerian Governors Forum to work out modalities of how to increase support to the Federal Security Agencies.
“The Forum also resolved to strengthen peculiar local initiatives in combating all forms of security challenges.
“The Forum also resolved to urgently set up inter-state platforms to coordinate surveillance on our joint borders.
“The Forum reiterated its support for the creation of State Police and called on the National Assembly to expedite action on the enactment of the legal framework for its take off.”
The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya who read out the communique, said that the Northern Governors will meet on August 30, 2025 to review progress made.
He said the region’s challenges demand nothing less than collective wisdom and decisive action.
“These mindless acts of violence against innocent citizens remind us of the urgent need to redouble our security efforts and ensure that adequate security measures are vigorously implemented for the safety of our people.
“While we commend Mr. President for his sustained commitment to Nigeria’s security, we must acknowledge the recent setbacks in our efforts to combat insecurity and other social vices.
“The resurgence of Boko Haram activities in some parts of the North-east and the outbreak of violent killings in the north-central call for immediate review of strategies and greater synergy between federal, state and local security architectures.”
