Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has voiced grave concerns over the burgeoning insecurity plaguing the state’s populace, stressing the imperative for augmented military presence to counter the escalating threats.
Lawal conveyed these apprehensions to state house correspondents subsequent to a deliberation with President Bola Tinubu, wherein he sought unequivocal reassurances regarding the swift redressal of the security quagmire.
Reportedly, Governor Lawal received categorical assurances from President Tinubu regarding the administration’s unwavering resolve to tackle the security conundrum prevailing in Zamfara State.
Meanwhile, Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State, who was also in attendance at the State House, underscored his administration’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding educational institutions in the wake of recent spates of student abductions nationwide.
Highlighting the deliberations with the President, Governor Zulum emphasized the imperative of fortifying security measures for the South Chad Irrigation Project, indicative of concerted efforts to safeguard vital infrastructural projects essential for economic prosperity and livelihood sustenance.
Both governors reiterated their unwavering dedication to addressing the security exigencies in their respective states and reiterated their readiness to collaborate with the federal government in fortifying security frameworks.
The gubernatorial pronouncements resonated with the somber acknowledgment of the acute security maelstrom engulfing Nigeria, necessitating proactive interventions to safeguard the citizenry and vital national assets.
President Tinubu’s engagement with the state governors underscores the federal government’s cognizance of the severity of the security predicament and its earnest commitment to fostering synergistic partnerships with state governments to engender viable solutions.
Governor Zulum’s emphasis on fortifying educational institutions underscores the government’s recognition of the paramount importance of education and the imperative of shielding students from the specter of violence and abduction.
Moreover, the discussions revolving around securing the South Chad Irrigation Project underscore the government’s concerted endeavors to fortify crucial infrastructural projects indispensable for propelling economic development and enhancing livelihoods.
The ongoing dialogues between state governors and the President underscore the salience of sustained engagement and collaborative endeavors in surmounting security challenges and ensconcing the safety and welfare of all Nigerians
-26 September 2024
