By Our Reporter
KADUNA — The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) held a joint meeting with the Chairmen of the Northern States Traditional Rulers’ Council on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna, to deliberate on pressing regional issues, particularly security.
According to the communique signed by Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, who chairs the Northern States Governors’ Forum, made available to Precise Post, the high-level meeting, attended by all 19 Northern governors and traditional council chairmen, emphasized the need for strengthened cooperation, collaboration, and peer learning in tackling the developmental and security challenges facing Northern Nigeria.
The Forum praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his ongoing efforts to address security concerns and infrastructure gaps in the region.
Other key resolutions from the meeting included:
A commitment to work with the Nigerian Governors’ Forum to explore increased support for federal security agencies.
Strengthening of localized security initiatives tailored to address unique regional threats.
The urgent establishment of inter-state surveillance coordination platforms to monitor shared borders.
A renewed call on the National Assembly to fast-track legislation for the creation of state police.
The Forum reaffirmed its support for the establishment of state police, describing it as a necessary step toward improving grassroots security.
According to the statement, the next joint meeting of the NSGF and Traditional Rulers’ Council is scheduled for August 30, 2025.
