Ten Northern Governors to Attend Symposium on Peace, Security in US
Ten governors from Northern Nigeria, representing the Northwest and North Central zones, are to attend a symposium in the United States on Peace and Security in Northern Nigeria.
This was made known in a statement on Tuesday by Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed
Chief Press Secretary to Katsina State Governor.
The symposium organised by the Africa Center at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), will explore the pressing security challenges in the region.
The event, scheduled for April 23 to 25, 2024, in Washington, will involve relevant U.S. government officials, Congressional staff, and NGO partners.
The governors invited to the symposium are Dikko Umaru Radda (Katsina), Uba Sani (Kaduna), Abba Kabir Yusuf (Kano), Nasir Idris (Kebbi), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Ahmad Aliyu (Sokoto), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Mohammed Bago (Niger) and Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau).
The invitation was in recognition of the crucial role of state governors in mitigating security threats and fostering peace.
The symposium aims to enhance their capacity in conflict prevention and peacebuilding efforts across Nigeria through dialogue and collaboration.
The Africa Center seeks to empower governors to address the underlying causes of instability and strengthen peacebuilding initiatives at local and state levels.
During the symposium, the Northern governors and their counterparts will engage in panel discussions focusing on the drivers of insecurity and opportunities for stabilisation, and to deepen understanding of the complex security landscape, identify strategies to address the security challenges, and explore opportunities for sustainable peace and development in the region.
Also, a special panel discussion, facilitated by Tom Sheehy, a Distinguished Fellow from the United States, will focus on Strengthening Commercial Business and Two-Way Trade Between Nigeria and the United States.
This is to explore collaborative efforts between the governors, Nigerian civic groups, private businesses, and the international community to attract investments, generate employment, and foster economic development.
