A group of Northern governors has convened in the United States to undergo specialized training aimed at tackling insecurity and fostering peaceful governance in the region.
According to The Punch, Participating in the three-day symposium at the US Institute of Peace are governors from Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger, Sokoto, Kebbi, Jigawa, and Plateau states.
In a statement by Sanusi DawakinTofa, Director General of Media and Publicity, the governors will delve into understanding security threats, their socioeconomic impacts, and immediate opportunities to bolster stability in Northern Nigeria.
“The US Institute of Peace would also broaden knowledge on strengthening conflict prevention in the region, through non-violent strategies for engaging the armed groups as alternatives for conflict resolution.
“The strategic engagement being anchored under the tutelage of Dr. Joseph Sany, Vice President, Africa Center for US Institute of Peace, will also focus on policy coordination and management of peace and stability in Nigeria,” Dawakin Tofa said.
Scheduled to conclude on April 25, 2024, the symposium underscores the ongoing commitment of Northern governors, particularly those from the northwest, to chart a comprehensive regional development agenda.
