Northern governors and traditional rulers met in Kaduna to address rising insecurity, commending Tinubu and backing the creation of state police.
DAILY NIGERIAN
The 19 Northern governors, alongside traditional rulers, have called for accelerated action on the region’s worsening security situation. In a communiqué issued after a meeting in Kaduna, the Northern Governors’ Forum (NGF) praised President Bola Tinubu for his “sustained commitment” to tackling insecurity and infrastructure deficits.
“The Forum resolved to liaise with the Nigerian Governors Forum to work out modalities on how to increase support to the Federal Security Agencies,” the NGF stated.
They also backed the creation of state police and urged the National Assembly to expedite its legal framework. The next meeting is scheduled for August 30.
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