Northern Nigerian governors, traditional rulers meet in Kaduna, discuss security, polity

Northern Nigerian governors, traditional rulers meet in Kaduna, discuss security, polity

Some northern states have faced security challenges for over a decade, especially from Boko Haram in the North-east, banditry in the North-west and farmers–herders and inter-religious crises in the North-central.

Northwest Govs meet to tackle drug abuse, insecurity - Daily Trust

Governors from North West states have met over issues affecting the region, including insecurity, excessive use of drugs, among others. Chairman of the Northwest Governors’ Forum and Governor of Katsina State, Dr. Umar Dikko Radda, told journalists after the meeting early Saturday morning, that the states had agreed to work together in tackling all the issues raised. “We just concluded our meeting and the deliberation was very fruitful. We had a…

Northern Govs, traditional rulers meet to address regional security challenges

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) on Saturday held a joint meeting with the Chairmen of the Northern States Traditional Rulers’ Council at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna. The meeting brought together the Governors of all 19 Northern states and the Chairmen of the respective Traditional Rulers’ Councils. During the meeting, the Forum […] The post Northern Govs, traditional rulers meet to address regional security challenges appe…

Northern govs, monarchs meet over insecurity, socio-economic challenges

Northern state governors and traditional rulers rulers have reiterated their support for 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. This is contained in a communique issued at the end of a joint meeting of the Northern States … The post Northern govs, monarchs meet over insecurity, socio-economic challenges appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.

14 northern governors urge Tinubu’s govt to review security strategies

The post 14 northern governors urge Tinubu’s govt to review security strategies appeared first on Kemi Filani. Governors of the 19 Northern States on Saturday, held a meeting over the incessant security challenges in the region. Also part of the meeting were members of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council, comprising the Emirs and Chiefs from the region. 14 of the 19 Northern governors were in attendance. They are governor of Zamfara, Dauda …

Kaduna Government Bars Journalists From Covering NGF’s Meeting - Daylight Reporters

Kaduna State Government has denied journalists access to cover the Northern Governors Forum's meeting in Sir Kashim House, Kaduna. Journalists who expressed their displeasure over the development, said is the first in history, since the return of democracy in 1999. They added that the sad situation is an indication that the NUJ is fast becoming