His Excellency MALLAM ABDULRAHMAN ABDULRAZAQ CON
Chairman Nigeria Governors Forum
Key Points from Governor Abdulrazaq’s Addresses on Security Collaboration
- State-Led Security Initiatives: “Security is a collective responsibility. While the federal government retains constitutional authority over defense, state governments must innovate through community policing, intelligence gathering, and partnerships with federal agencies to protect lives and livelihoods.”
- Funding and Resource Allocation: “States are advocating for better funding and equipping of security agencies. We urge the federal government to prioritize modern technology, such as drones and surveillance systems, to combat terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping.”
- Community Engagement: “Local intelligence is critical. Traditional rulers, youth groups, and vigilantes must work with security agencies to identify and neutralize threats. Security is not just about firepower; it is about trust and collaboration.”
- Regional Cooperation: “The Nigeria Governors’ Forum is committed to fostering interstate collaboration. Criminals do not respect borders, so states must share intelligence and coordinate responses to insecurity.”
- Support for Victims: “We must also address the humanitarian fallout of insecurity. Displaced persons and victims of violence need urgent support to rebuild their lives.”