Governors and security chiefs have met in Nasarawa and Borno States to find workable solutions to the renewed attacks and killings at the subnational levels, LEADERSHIP NEWS reports.

The meetings were attended yesterday in Lafia, Nasarawa State, by governors of the North Central zone, and in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, which featured the two defence ministers and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).

At the Lafia parley, the governors of Plateau, Benue, Niger, Kogi, Kwara, and Nasarawa States expressed concern over the rising insecurity in the region and resolved to take decisive action against the menace in collaboration with the security agencies.

The meeting was convened by the North Central Governors’ Forum chairman and governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule.

At the end of the parley, Governor Sule said the forum would further strengthen collaboration among states in the zone.

The governors resolved to tackle shared challenges and harness opportunities for growth among the states.

They specifically decried attacks in Plateau, Benue, and Kwara States, which resulted in the loss of many lives, stating that the forum would not remain passive in the face of threats to peace in any part of the region.

“In the North Central, we have so many areas of common interest: security, economic development, and the recent signing of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) Act by President Bola Tinubu. We must ensure such initiatives work for the benefit of our people.

“What affects one of us affects all of us. We have come together to compare notes, open communication channels, and strategise on the way forward. Our priority is to protect our people and foster stability through sustained collaboration.”

He further remarked that the zone is the backbone of Nigeria’s agricultural output and a hub for solid minerals.

“We must continue to prioritise investments in these sectors to create jobs, boost development, and attract investors.

“The North Central has always supported the nation, and we are committed to unlocking even greater opportunities for our people,” Governor Sule said.

He further disclosed that the forum resolved to intensify regular consultations, enhance intelligence-sharing among security agencies, and leverage the NCDC to drive infrastructure and socio-economic projects across the region.

Governor Sule reiterated the forum’s gratitude to President Tinubu for his support and called for sustained partnerships with the federal government, private sector, and development partners to ensure progress in the North Central.