Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has emphasized the need for a collaborative and multi-dimensional regional approach to address insecurity in Northern Nigeria.
He made this statement during a two-day roundtable organized by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) on insecurity in the North.
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaThe governor highlighted the importance of cooperation and collaboration between federal, state, and local authorities to address critical areas of concern related to insecurity.
The statement read: “Today, Governor Dauda Lawal and other governors attended a two-day roundtable organised by the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) with the theme ‘Multidimensional Approach to Tackling Insecurity in Northern Nigeria’.JAMB Portal
“There were discussions on how to address insecurity in the northern region, focusing on kinetic and non-kinetic approaches and tackling the proliferation of arms and drugs through local vigilance and border security measures.
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“Delivering a speech at the event, Governor Dauda Lawal restated that a multi-dimensional approach to addressing insecurity in the North is the way to go.”
He quoted the governor as saying, “I have listened keenly to the various addresses and the discussions, and I believe the necessary foundation has been laid for the panels and syndicates to develop a comprehensive framework for a multidimensional approach to tackling insecurity in Northern Nigeria.
“For us in Zamfara State, we also believe that a multi-dimensional approach is the way to go; however, for Zamfara State, in tandem with our border and regional States, we have also resolved to work together and tackle the issue using a regional approach and not operate in silos.informationguidenigeria
“This will enhance synergy among the States affected in combating the security challenges. Community engagement in the fight against banditry and related crimes is gaining momentum.NYSC Portal
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to Canada“Just like Katsina State, we are also commissioning our approved Community Protection Guards, backed by law and a formal structure, who the military and the police authorities have adequately trained to act as first responders, search and rescue and work with the FG-deployed forces and similar entities in other States, in the course of restoring security to our communities.
“We have also set up a Security Trust Fund, like others in the region, to mobilise, manage, and deploy funds to complement government efforts in restoring security.JAMB Result
“In Zamfara State, we are also tackling the identified twin-headed fodder that feeds insecurity: the denigration of education and high unemployment, especially among the youth, by targeted interventions in those sectors, amongst others.”
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