The governors of the 36 states of the federation have issued a communique on the insecurity in the country after their meeting with the country’s security chiefs, led by the Chief of Defence State, General Christopher Musa.
It was issued on Thursday by the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
The governors are worried by the worsening state of security, especially in Plateau and Benue States.
According to them, as part of nipping in the bud the insecurity in the country, a committee set up during the meeting would synergise with the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa; Chief of Army Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar; and Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun.
AbdulRazaq said in the communique he endorsed: “We, members of NGF, at our meeting held today, deliberated on issues affecting the country.
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“The Forum received a presentation from the Chief of Defense Staff on an innovative security initiative aimed at strengthening national and subnational capacity for early threat detection and coordinated response.
“The project envisions the phased deployment of advanced technology and infrastructure to improve surveillance, crisis management, and public safety.
“Governors expressed support for the initiative’s objectives and underscored the importance of technology-driven solutions in addressing evolving security challenges at the state level.
“Governors also commended the Chief of Defence Staff and indeed the Nigerian military for these valuable propositions and initiatives.
“The Forum received a presentation from the Minister of Housing and Urban Development on unlocking the economic potential of land through a federal-state partnership for land reform.
“The minister outlined ongoing housing initiatives under the renewed hope programme and proposed a comprehensive land registration reform to formalise land ownership, enhance tenure security, and boost internally generated revenue across states.”
