To address the escalating security challenges in Northern Nigeria, the Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, has reaffirmed the commitment of northern governors to tackle the region’s insecurity issues.
This pledge follows the receipt of a comprehensive report from the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) on Monday.
Governor Yahaya emphasized the profound impact of insecurity on the lives of millions across the region and underscored the importance of collaborative efforts with key stakeholders to find effective solutions.
He announced plans to convene an extensive meeting that will bring together past and present leaders, traditional rulers, security chiefs, and civil society organizations.
“This time around, we want to take a collective approach to the insecurity issue. This report is timely. We will study it and work together towards its implementation,” Yahaya stated. He added that the upcoming meeting aims to explore and propose genuine solutions to the security challenges facing Northern Nigeria.
The comprehensive report, presented by Mr. Bashir Ibrahim, Chairman of the Committee of Experts on Security Component of the CNG, outlines actionable strategies for addressing insecurity. Ibrahim highlighted the report’s emphasis on an “all-society” approach, where every citizen plays a role in combating insecurity.
“One of the key strategies that this report evolved is a strategy for what we call an all-society approach to tackling insecurity in Northern Nigeria. Insecurity does not spare anyone, and every citizen has a role to play in finding solutions,” Ibrahim added.
