COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF THE JOINT MEETING OF THE NORTHERN STATES GOVERNORS' FORUM WITH THE CHAIRMEN OF THE NORTHERN STATES TRADITIONAL RULERS' COUNCIL
Held on Saturday, 10th May, 2025 at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna
By Abdulwahab Muhammad Bauchí
The Northern States Governors’ Forum convened a joint meeting with the Chairmen of the Northern States Traditional Rulers’ Council on Saturday, 10th May, 2025 at the Council Chamber of the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna.
The meeting was attended by Their Excellencies, the Governors of all 19 Northern States, as well as Their Royal Highnesses, the Chairmen of the 19 Northern States Traditional Rulers' Councils.
The Forum reaffirmed its belief in nonpartisan cooperation, collaboration, and peer review as essential tools for addressing the developmental challenges confronting Northern Nigeria and the nation at large.
COMMUNIQUÉ
Following comprehensive deliberations, particularly around the pressing issue of security, the Forum released the following resolutions:
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Commendation to the President:
The Forum commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his sustained commitment to addressing both the security and infrastructural challenges in Northern Nigeria. -
Strengthening Federal Security Agencies:
The Forum resolved to engage with the Nigerian Governors Forum to design strategies aimed at increasing support for federal security agencies. -
Local Security Initiatives:
The Forum agreed to reinforce unique, localized strategies to tackle security issues more effectively across the Northern states. -
Border Surveillance Coordination:
An urgent resolution was passed to establish inter-state platforms for coordinating surveillance activities along the states' shared borders. -
State Police Support:
The Forum reaffirmed its strong support for the creation of State Police and called on the National Assembly to accelerate the passage of relevant legislation to enable its implementation. -
Next Meeting Date:
The Forum announced that its next meeting will be held on 30th August 2025.
Signed:
Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON
Governor of Gombe State
Chairman, Northern States Governors' Forum
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