The Governors of the 19 Northern States have vowed to pursue a robust regional strategy in fighting terrorism in the region, as they donated 180 million naira to support the victims of a drone attack in Tudun Biri community of Kaduna State.

The Forum commiserated with the Government and people of Kaduna State over the unfortunate bombing incident at the Tudun Biri, in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State 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 to compensate victims and take 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.

Alhaji Yahaya said: “the Forum commended the Federal Government for the renewed vigour in the fight against insecurity, menace of kidnaping, 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.”

According to him, “the Forum further resolved to collectively fastrack 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.”

“The Forum collectively resolved to support the Kaduna State Government and victims of the unfortunate incidence of bombing at Tudun Biri Community, Igabi Local Government Area by donating the sum of One Hundred and Eighty Million Naira (N180,000,000.00) only to the victims.”
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