The Director General of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, recently attended the inaugural international conference organized by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The event, themed *"Insecurity in the Sahel (2008-2024); Dissecting Nigeria's Challenges - Genesis, Impact and Options,"* gathered experts, policymakers, and key stakeholders to dissect the insecurity plaguing the Sahel region.
During the conference, chaired by former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd), participants explored the intersection of insecurity with poverty, unemployment, and poor governance. General Abubakar highlighted the role of climate change and environmental degradation in worsening the region’s instability, which has affected Nigeria.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the chief host, underscored the Nigerian government’s commitment under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to countering the security threats, emphasizing the need for collaboration across various sectors to ensure Nigeria’s stability. President Tinubu, represented by the National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu, reinforced the administration’s focus on border security and combating organized crime.
The conference attracted national and international figures, including guest speaker Dr. Mohammed Ibn Chambas, who emphasized the importance of regional partnerships in finding sustainable solutions to insecurity in the Sahel.
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