Governors of the Nigerian Northeast sub-region have declared an open regional meeting of the forum in Yola, the capital of Adamawa state with a renewed commitment to overcome the challenges of the region.
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The event which was held in the Banquet Hall, Government House, Yola Saturday witnessed the presence of all the governors, and top government officials among other dignitaries from the six states of the zone.
The chairman of the forum and Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum observed that the daunting challenges in the region indeed require collaborative efforts to tackle them.
He called on the federal government to assist the zone in overcoming some of its problems such as the deplorable condition of roads, lack of functional rail lines, and underutilization of the waterways among others.
Professor Zulum commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his determination to ensure prevailing peace in the zone and Nigeria, assuring however that the Governors will continue to safeguard regional peace.
He asked his counterparts to be committed to creating more opportunities, stimulating small industries, and building an agricultural value chain to address the alarming rate of unemployment and poverty in the region.
In his welcome remarks, the host Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State noted that the forum since its inception has charted a new course and attracted the needed attention to the region.
Governor Fintiri enumerated that through the efforts of the forum, the Northeast states have won the battle against insurgency and restored peace and stabilization to the region.
He said the encouraging results witnessed by the region are stimulants of the efforts put in place by the Governors to ensure robust development, peace, and tranquility in the northeast states.
SPEAKER
Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum
Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State
