The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has established a sub-committee to work with the heads of security agencies to find immediate solutions to the country’s security problems.
Governor Hope Uzodinma announced this early Thursday morning while presenting a communique from the NGF’s second meeting, which took place late Wednesday night in Abuja. The communique was signed by the forum’s Chairman, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State.
Governor Uzodinma stated that the governors’ decision was prompted by their positive response to technology-driven solutions presented by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) during the meeting.
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”The Forum received a presentation from the CDS on an innovative security initiative aimed at strengthening national and sub-national capacity for early threat detection and coordinated response. The project envisions the phased deployment of advanced technology and infrastructure to improve surveillance, crisis management and public safety. Governors expressed support for the initiative’s objectives and underscored the importance of technology-driven solutions in addressing evolving security challenges at the state level. Governors also commended the CDS and indeed the Nigerian military for these valuable propositions and initiatives,” he said.
Governor Uzodinma also mentioned that the forum received a presentation from the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Dangiwa, on leveraging the economic potential of land through a Federal-State partnership for land reform.
He explained that the minister outlined ongoing housing initiatives under the Renewed Hope Programme and proposed a comprehensive land registration reform to formalize land ownership, enhance tenure security, and increase internally generated revenue across states.
”The Forum also received a presentation on a proposed strategic partnership with Powercom Smart Grid Nigeria Limited (PSGN), aimed at revitalising the electricity distribution sector through private sector investment. Under the proposed agreement, PSGN will assume operational control of select distribution companies (Discos), introduce advanced smart grid technologies and establish a meter production facility to enhance service delivery and energy across states,’’ he said.
Minister Dangiwa, in an earlier interview, stated that his presentation aimed to update the governors on the current administration’s Renewed Hope Cities and Estates Programme and to request land from states that had not yet provided the necessary land for the housing initiative.
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State commented that the recent killings and attacks in some states should not be seen as a criticism of the governors, as their constitutional roles in addressing security challenges are limited.
Governor Sani stated that while he agreed with the National Security Council’s comments, he also believed that security agencies in Nigeria needed to enhance their actions and perform their duties effectively.
He emphasized that while leaders must take responsibility, all stakeholders need to collaborate to address the issue of insecurity. ”In my opinion, it is not an indictment. I do agree that we have a limited role to play concerning the constitution of Nigeria. By the grace of God, it is one of the areas we are going to look at, the possibility of the creation of state police in Nigeria, which for me would go a long way in tackling insecurity, particularly at the sub-national level,’’ he said.
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