Gov. Yusuf attends conference in US on mitigation of insecurity challenges in the north with other governors

Kano state Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has arrived United States of America for high-powered symposium organized by US Institute of Peace.

A statement issued by Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Director General, Media and Publicity, Kano Government House, on Wednesday, said the three days conference being attended by Governors of Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger, Sokoto, Kebbi, Jigawa, and Plateau states, was designed to address insecurity in Northern Nigeria and better option to mitigate the challenge.

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According to the statement, the intensive executive engagement will enable the Governors of some of the troubled states deep understanding on the dynamics of security threat, its socioeconomic dimensions, and near-term opportunities to drive 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 an alternative for conflict resolution,’’ the statement said.

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‘’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.’’

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‘’The symposium which ends 25th April 2024 is part of the ongoing efforts of the northern Governors especially those from northwest to set a regional development agenda.’’