The Northern Governors forum has appealed to the federal government to put an end to the spate of insecurity in the region, which they said taking a devastating toll on the socio-economic capacity and productivity of the region.
In his opening remarks Gombe State Governor and the chairman of the forum, Inuwa Yahaya, noted that security challenges have drastically affected the wellbeing of the people and the ability of the government to adequately perform its function of economic development and project execution.
Yahaya commended the Tinubu administration for the renewed vigour in the fight against insecurity, but argued that rest and normalcy can only return to the affected areas when the enemies are vanquished.
On his part, the host and Kaduna state Governor Uba Sani harped on the need for the governor’s forum to develop a common strategy and operational plan to tackle insecurity by establishing a command-and-control centre to coordinate their joint efforts to tackle insecurity in the region.
called for a strategic agenda for the development of the North, anchored on a core ideal that puts the people at the centre of their aspirations.
The Governors of the 19 Northern states also said they are working collectively to ensure that the tragic accidental military airstrike in Tundun Biri, Kaduna State is thoroughly investigated with a view to compensating the victims and taking corrective measures so as to prevent future occurrence.
