In a historic convergence of northern leadership, governors and traditional rulers from across the region gathered today at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House in Kaduna to deliberate on the growing insecurity and socioeconomic challenges threatening the stability and development of Northern Nigeria.
The high-level meeting, chaired by the Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, is expected to serve as a decisive platform to forge a united front against the deepening crises in the North. Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, who played host, delivered a compelling welcome address that emphasized the urgency of coordinated action and inclusive governance.
Among the dignitaries in attendance are governors from Zamfara, Kebbi, Gombe, and Niger States, as well as a formidable assembly of northern traditional rulers. The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, led the royal delegation, which also included the Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Bamalli; the Etsu Nupe; the Emir of Zamfara; the Emirs of Bauchi, Katsina, Ilorin, and Keffi, among others. Their presence underscores the seriousness with which the northern elite are treating the spiraling insecurity and regional stagnation.
Top on the agenda is the persistent insecurity — ranging from terrorism and banditry to communal clashes — that has ravaged lives, livelihoods, and hope across the northern region. However, the discourse is not limited to security alone. Also on the table are pressing developmental concerns: endemic poverty, the alarming number of out-of-school children, and systemic socioeconomic hurdles hampering growth.
The northern leaders are expected to issue a communiqué at the end of the meeting, which many hope will mark a turning point in the coordination of governance and traditional leadership efforts in the North.
As the nation watches closely, the outcome of this Kaduna summit may well determine the trajectory of peace, development, and unity in Northern Nigeria.
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