Ten Governors from Northwest and Northcentral regions of Nigeria will jet out to the United States (U.S.) to attend a U.S.-sponsored Governors’ Symposium on Peace and Security in the North.
Chief Press Secretary to Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Mohammed, said in a statement that the symposium, organised by Africa Centre at United States Institute of Peace (USIP), will address the security challenges in parts of Nigeria’s Northern region.
According to the statement: “The event holds April 23 to 25 in Washington, DC. It will convene State Governors, relevant U.S. government officials, Congressional staff, and NGO partners.
“The 10 Governors include: Dikko Umaru Radda (Katsina), Uba Sani (Kaduna) and seven (sic) others.
“The focus at the symposiums is on recognising role of Governors in mitigating security threats and fostering peace.
“Through dialogue and collaboration, Africa Centre seeks to empower Governors to address underlying causes of instability and strengthen peace-building at local and State levels.”
The statement explained that the symposium will go into panel discussions, focusing on drivers of insecurity and opportunities for stabilisation.
The discussions, aimed at deepening participants’ understanding of the complex security landscape, will identify strategies for addressing security challenges and exploring opportunities for sustainable peace and development in the North.
