.Donate n180m to victims of Kaduna drone attack
Governors of the 19 Northern states have vowed to pursue a robust regional strategy to fight terrorism in the region.
The governors after a meeting in Kaduna, yesterday, also announced a donation of N180 million to support the victims of the drone attack in Tudun Biri community in Igabi Local Council of Kaduna State.
They commiserated with the government and people of Kaduna State over the unfortunate bombing incident during which some members of the community lost their lives and properties while others sustained various degrees of injuries.
In a communique read by the Gombe State Governor and Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF), Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, “the Forum resolved to work collectively to ensure that the tragic incidence is thoroughly investigated with a view to compensating victims and taking corrective measures to prevent future occurrence.”
Besides, the Forum also resolved to vigorously pursue the collective interest of the North in areas of enhanced security, peaceful coexistence, economic development, youth employment, drug abuse and revitalisation of education at all levels.
Reading the communiqué, Yahaya said: “The Forum commended the Federal Government for the renewed vigour in the fight against insecurity, menace of kidnapping, banditry, communal clashes and terrorism, bedeviling the region. The Forum resolved to stand united in its commitment to addressing those challenges through enhanced collaboration with security agencies, strengthening local law enforcement, community engagement, adoption of modern technology and administrative reforms, as well as addressing the root causes of insecurity such as poverty, unemployment and deepening social in-equality.”
He also stated that NGF has resolved “to address the environmental challenges affecting Northern Nigeria which is threatening rural livelihood, pushing farmers into conflict with herders and adding to the general level of poverty and insecurity.”
He added: “The Forum further resolved to collectively fast-track regional integration through investment in infrastructure, human capital development, trade, commerce, agriculture, environment, digital economy and cultural exchanges.
“The Forum received briefing on the activities of the New Nigerian Development Company (NNDC) by the Group Managing Director and accordingly constituted a committee to review the report of the earlier committee on NNDC operations with a view to repositioning the company for greater productivity and profitability.”
