Amidst the current security challenges plaguing certain regions of Nigeria, Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State emphasized the crucial need to enhance the strategic partnership between the United States and Nigeria.
Speaking at a discussion on Peace and Security in Nigeria held at the United States Institute of Peace, Mutfwang, part of a delegation of Nigerian Governors, lauded President Bola Tinubu’s resolute leadership in addressing security issues.
He urged security agencies to intensify their efforts in fulfilling their constitutional duties.
Focused on ‘Drivers of Insecurity and Opportunities for Stabilization’, the symposium seeks to enrich the understanding of the security landscape, encompassing its socio-economic aspects, and identify immediate prospects for addressing instability.
Expressing gratitude, the Plateau governor praised the United States Government, particularly the United States Institute of Peace, for their stabilization assistance through various programs, notably those aimed at enhancing the capabilities of peace agents through the Nigerian Network of Facilitators.
Remaining upbeat, he stated, “I believe that the insights gained will contribute to resolving longstanding security issues in Nigeria, especially in Plateau State.”
Dr Joseph Sany, the Vice President of the Africa Centre at the US Institute of Peace, acknowledged the attendance of the Nigerian governors at the symposium and encouraged them to implement the knowledge acquired in their respective states.
Among the Governors present at the dialogue were Uba Sani (Kaduna), Abba Yusuf (Kano), Nasir Idris (Kebbi), Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Mohammed Bago (Niger), and the Deputy Governor of Sokoto State.