The Executive Governor of Zamfara (Dr) Bello Muhammed (Matawallen Maradun) attends Northern State Governors Forum meeting in Kaduna today.
The meeting which took place in Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House Kaduna witnessed the attendance of Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi, Kwara, Nassarawa, Jigawa and Plateau State Governors.
Issues that dominated the meeting were security, Agriculture and the problem of Almajirci.
Presenting the communique after the adjournment of the meeting, the Chairman NGF Simon Lalong read:
"The Northern States Governors Forum convenes an emergency meeting to discuss some key topical issues of common interest particularly the development of Agricultural sector which is the economic live wire of the region. The current security issue which has been persistent despite conserted efforts by all tiers of government has also been deliberated based on insightful analysis and address possible ways that the menace which is currently bedeviling the region. Consequently, the forum resolved to continue to adopt a sustainable and holistic approach towards curtailing the challenges....
The forum was well-informed about the National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP) and its disparity with RUGA plan. It is expected that the plan will ensure resettling and addressing the dislocated population in the key conflict zones to enable them become part of the agricultural modernization process. In the same vein it will provide mechanism for peaceful dialogue and reconciliation in the affected communities towards harmoniously mutually beneficial future. The forum therefore adopted the National Livestock Transformation Plan which lays out clear path for modernising pastoral activities.
It further encourage all other states not included as pilot states to endeavour to join the programme.
The forum received brief on the Almajiri phenomenon in Northern Nigeria which is not only endemic but pandemic. It noted the challenges of the system despite its conception in high religious and moral importance. Currently, many children increasingly exposed to exploitation thereby making them susceptible to criminal activities. The forum after indepth discussions resolved to collaborate further with experts in this field with the view to finding implementable recommendations to solve the Almajiri phenomenon and take children out of the streets. Finally, the chairman reiterated his determination to provide good leadership of the forum and take it to a greater height"
The resolutions of the forum have reflected the strength of the Governor Bello Matawalle's opinion in dialogue and conflict resolution approach, collaborative efforts to nip insecurity in the bud and the adoption of RUGA programme which he has flagged off in Zamfara.
It could be remembered that Governor Bello Matawalle has last week attended Joint Transborder Security Meeting in Maradi where the attendants have resolved to tow the line of dialogue and reconciliation as one of the approaches advocated and adopted by the Zamfara State Government to solve the problem of insecurity.
SSA NEW MEDIA
12/09/2019
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