Kano State Governor, Alh. Abba Kabir Yusuf has arrived the United States of America for a high powered symposium organized by the US Institute of Peace.
The three days conference being attended by Governors of Kano, Katsina, Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger, Sokoto, Kebbi, Jigawa,and Plateau states, were designed to address insecurity in Northern Nigeria and better options to mitigate the challenge.
A statement by Director Media and Publicity, Kano Government house, Sanusi Bature, the intensive executive engagement will enable the Governors of some of the troubled states deep understanding on the dynamics of security threats, it’s socioeconomic dimensions, and near-term opportunities to drive stability in Northern Nigeria.
The US Institute of Peace would also broaden knowledge on strengthening conflict prevention in the region, through a non-violent strategies for engaging the armed groups as alternative for conflict resolution.
The strategic engagement being anchored under the tutelage of Dr. Joseph Sany, Vice President, Africa Center for US Institute of Peace, will also focus on policy coordination and management of peace and stability in Nigeria.
The symposium which ends 25th April, 2024 is part of the ongoing efforts of the northern Governors especially those from northwest to set a regional development agenda.