The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has donated N180
million to victims of the military air strike that killed and injured several
people at Tundun Biri village in Igabi LGA of Kaduna.
In a statement issued at the end of the inaugural meeting of
the forum on Friday, Muhammadu Yahaya, governor of Gombe and chairman of the
NSGF, expressed condolence to the people of the community.
On December 3, many residents of the Tudun Biri community were
killed after a military drone dropped a bomb targeted at terrorists in the
area.
The governors of 19 northern states held the first meeting
today since the inauguration of the current administration in May.
Yahaya said the forum is committed to fixing the security
issues in the north through collaboration with relevant agencies.
He said the governors have agreed to work together to ensure
a proper investigation into the bombing and compensation for the affected
persons.
“The forum prayed for the repose of the souls of those who
lost their lives and speedy recovery of the injured,” the statement reads.
“The forum prayed for God to grant the families of the
deceased the fortitude to bear the loss and appreciated the Kaduna state and
federal governments for the way and manner they handled the unfortunate
incident so far.
“The forum resolved to work collectively to ensure that the
tragic incidence is thoroughly investigated with a view to compensating victims
and taking corrective measures to prevent future occurrence.
“The forum resolved to vigorously pursue the collective
interest of the North in areas of enhanced security, peaceful coexistence,
economic development, youth employment, drug abuse and revitalisation of education
at all levels.
“The forum resolved to stand united in its commitment to
addressing those challenges through enhanced collaboration with security
agencies, strengthening local law enforcement, community engagement, adoption
of modern technology and administrative reforms, as well as addressing the root
causes of insecurity such as poverty, unemployment and deepening social
inequality.
“The forum also
resolved to address the environmental challenges affecting Northern Nigeria
which is threatening rural livelihood, pushing farmers into conflict with
herders and adding to the general level of poverty and insecurity.
“The forum further resolved to collectively fast-track
regional integration through investment in infrastructure, human capital
development, trade, commerce, agriculture, environment, digital economy and
cultural exchanges.
“The forum collectively resolved to support the Kaduna state
government and victims of the unfortunate incidence of the bombing at Tudun
Biri community, Igabi local government area by donating the sum of one hundred
and eighty million naira (N180,000,000.00) only to the victims.”
The chairman commended the federal government for its
efforts in fighting banditry, kidnapping, communal clashes, and terrorism among
other issues.
He added that the next meeting would be held on March 2,
2024.
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