The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) held its meeting at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, expressing concern at the lingering insecurity and divisiveness in the nation.
The NEC is composed of all the National Executive Committee members, the Chairmen of the various State chapters and the immediate past President of AANI.
While appreciating “governments’ efforts at all levels towards alleviating the situation,” the alumni resolved to convene national dialogues to discuss national unity in all the country’s six geo-political zones.
In a communique released on Sunday by the Publicity Secretary of the AANI, Brigadier General Sani Kukacheka Usman (rtd), the alumni also said that it will delve into procuring a consensus on “several other burning national issues.”
The communique of the meeting held on Saturday and signed by the Secretary General, Abubakar Ismaila Isa, said, among others, that “NEC notes with great concern the lingering insecurity and divisiveness in the nation and also appreciate the governments’ efforts at all levels towards alleviating the situation. However, there is need for more efforts in addressing these insecurity challenges in the country.
“In support of the Government’s efforts, NEC resolved to convene national dialogues to discuss national unity in all the country’s six geo-political zones.
“NEC encourages AANI State Chapters to have robust engagements with their various state governments and other stakeholders on critical issues, given their training and experience at the National Institute.
“NEC commends the Federal and State Governments and other institutions for appointing AANI members into key positions of responsibility. It also urge for more of such appointments, including Board membership of parastatals.
“NEC notes the ongoing consideration of the private member’s bill at the National Assembly for the amendment of the Act establishing the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru and resolved to make relevant inputs aimed at strengthening the National Institute.”
While appreciating the management and staff of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, for hosting NEC meeting, and their efforts towards strengthening relationship with the alma mata, the AANI said it “will continue to prioritise the welfare of all members, and in this regard, the group life and health insurance schemes are being introduced” as it also “ratified and approved the operations of AANI Multipurpose Cooperative Society.”