By Funso Alarape
Wednesday April 17, 2024
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Ten governors from the North have been invited to the United States of America to attend a symposium on peace and security in Northern Nigeria.
The governors which are mostly from the North West and North Central states facing serious security challenges are Dikko Radda(Katsina); Uba Sani (Kaduna); Abba Yusuf (Kano); Nasir Idris (Kebbi); Umar Namadi (Jigawa); Ahmad Aliyu (Sokoto); Dauda Lawal (Zamfara); Hyacinth Alia (Benue); Mohammed Bago (Niger) and Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau).
According to a press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Katsina State governor on Tuesday, Ibrahim Kaula, the governors were invited by the Africa Centre Institute of Peace in US.
Kaula said the symposium, scheduled for April 23 to 25, 2024, in Washington, will explore the pressing security challenges in the region.
He said that the invitation was in recognition of the crucial role of state governors in mitigating security threats and fostering peace.
Kaula said the symposium aims to enhance the capacity of the governors in conflict prevention and peace building across Nigeria through dialogue and collaboration.
“The Africa Centre seeks to empower governors to address the underlying causes of instability and strengthen peace building initiatives at local and state levels.”
He added that the Northern governors and other participants will engage in panel discussions focusing on the drivers of insecurity and opportunities for stabilisation
This, he said, is to deepen understanding of the complex security landscape, identify strategies to address the challenges, and explore opportunities for sustainable peace and development in the region.
Kaula also said a special panel discussion will be held focusing on Strengthening Commercial Business and Two-Way Trade Between Nigeria and the U.S.
This is to explore collaborative efforts between the governors, Nigerian civic groups, private businesses, and the international community to attract investments, generate employment, and foster economic development.
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