By Beatrice Gondyi
Chairman, North-East Governors’ Forum (NEGF), Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has voiced concern over renewed insurgent onslaught in the subregion, just as he called for prompt action by all relevant authorities before the situation escalates.
Babagana Umara Zulum, was speaking on Thursday in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, while declaring open the regular meeting of the Forum.
Zulum who is the Governor of Borno State, explained that the issue of the re-emergence of banditry and other forms of insurgency, which are endangering the lives of people in the subregion, would dominate discussions at the meeting. Resolutions from the discussions will be forwarded to the relevant security agencies for implementation.
According to him, “The North-East subregion requires support of all forms from the Federal Government and the private sector to be able to overcome the numerous challenges facing it and its people.”
He particularly called for support to permanently fight insurgency so that the inhabitants, who are mostly agrarians living in the hinterlands, can live their normal lives without hindrance from the insurgents.
Earlier in his welcome address, Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, appreciated his colleagues from the other five states for their continuous efforts in addressing the multifaceted challenges facing the subregion.
He expressed particular concern over the issue of insecurity, which has significantly set the people back, calling for more concerted efforts to rid the subregion of insurgents and their activities.
Mai Mala Buni assured that the meeting would adopt a more positive stance on how to restore peace and peaceful coexistence in the subregion, calling for support and cooperation from the people.
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