Northern govs cry out over Boko Haram killings, others,
…demand urgent action from FG
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo
Northern States Governors’ Forum, NSGF, has lamented the escalation of insecurity in the region, especially killings by Boko Haram.
The governors said the resurgence of Boko Haram activities in some parts of the North-East and the outbreak of violent killings in North-Central call for immediate review of strategies and greater synergy between federal, state and local security architectures.
Chairman of Northern States Governors’ Forum, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, said this at the NSGF and Northern Traditional Rulers Council meeting in Kaduna yesterday.
Inuwa said he governors extended condolences to the government and people of Plateau, Bauchi, Benue, Borno and Yobe states over the recent killings in their domain.
His words:|”These mindless acts of violence against innocent citizens remind us of the urgent need to redouble our security efforts and ensure that adequate security measures are vigorously implemented for the safety of our people.
”The position we took on the tax reform bills engendered the reactions of a broad spectrum of Nigerians. I am pleased to report that through the platform of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, the National Economic Council, and in consultation with the leadership of the National Assembly, we found a way forward that will lead to a mutually beneficial resolution of the matter.
“ This demonstrates the power of constructive engagement and I commend Mr. President for his listening ear and commitment to inclusive governance. We recommend that, going forward, such a collaborative approach should guide all matters of intergovernmental relations in the interest of the people.
’ The state of infrastructure in Northern Nigeria remains a cause for major concern. While we acknowledge President Tinubu’s commitment to completing the ongoing Kaduna-Kano-Katsina-Maradi rail line, the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano expressway, and the AKK gas pipeline among many others, other projects like the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail line, Kano-Maiduguri expressway, and Akwanga-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe-Biu expressway, which were awarded in the past, remain in a serious state of neglect.
“In the same vein, no state of the North-East was captured in the federal government’s superhighway project.”
We must therefore explore innovative financing options, including public-private partnerships and infrastructure bonds, to bridge this gap and lay a solid foundation for agricultural production, industrialisation and growth.’
“On the economic front, The New Nigeria Development Company (NNDC) was once the pride of Northern Nigeria and with proper restructuring, competent management and effective oversight, we can restore it to its former glory as a catalyst for regional economic development. The ongoing reform of the NNDC presents us with a golden opportunity to revive the economic fortunes of our region. While that has started, we must see to its successful implementation to actualize its lofty objectives.”
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…demand urgent action from FG By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Northern States Governors’ Forum, NSGF, has lamented the escalation of insecurity in the region, especially killings by Boko Haram. The governors said the resurgence of Boko Haram activities in some parts of the North-East and the outbreak of violent killings in North-Central call for immediate review of […]
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