By Ebute Mathew, Kaduna
Governors of the 19 Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) and top traditional rulers met in Kaduna and called for urgent, coordinated action to tackle the rising wave of insecurity, economic challenges, and infrastructure deficits confronting the region, as a result called for creation of state police.
It was made known in a communique read by the NSGF Chairman, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, who’s also the Governor of Gombe State.
The forum resolved to support the creation of state police, citing the need for decentralised security management to effectively address security challenges.
The Forum, appealed to the National Assembly to make a law for the creation of state police to bolster security across the country.
“The Forum resolved to support 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 NGF also resolved to boost inter-state border surveillance to effectively combat insurgency, banditry and other crimes.
The Northern Governor’s also appreciated the Federal Government in addressing security challenges and infrastructural deficits in Nigeria.
The Forum further expressed its determination for enhanced synergy with the Nigeria Governors Forum in combating the security challenges.
The Forum commends President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his sustained commitment to addressing the security challenges and infrastructural deficits in Northern Nigeria.
The 19 Northern Governors and state Chairmen of the traditional rulers attended the meeting.
