Insecurity: Sultan, 4 northern govs to attend Arewa Broadcast Media Forum summit in Kebbi

…As N’West DSS directors map out strategies, meet in Kaduna

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, four governors from northern states, including Borno State governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, are expected to attend the security summit of the Arewa Broadcast Media Practitioners Forum (ABMPF) in Kebbi State.

National chairman of ABMPF, Alhaji Abdullahi Yelwa, who stated this in a statement, disclosed that the summit, in collaboration with the Kebbi State government, would be held on Monday, November 10.

According to him, “The summit, with the theme “The North: Existential Threats and National Security,” is conceived as a strategic intervention aimed at addressing the escalating security challenges confronting Northern Nigeria.

“It seeks to provide a robust platform for dialogue, collaboration and collective action among stakeholders committed to restoring peace and strengthening national cohesion”.

Yelwa explained that the forum expressed deep concern over the devastating impact of insecurity on lives, livelihoods, and infrastructure across the North, stressing that previous interventions have yielded only minimal and unsustainable outcomes.

According to the statement, “the 2025 summit will bring together broadcasters, policymakers, security professionals and development partners to develop practical communication strategies capable of enhancing public trust, countering violent extremism, and supporting ongoing national security reforms.

“The quest for peace in Nigeria must be continuous, comprehensive and coordinated,” the statement noted. The summit will rally all actors to “explore innovative media-driven approaches to peace building and national stability.”

Governor of Kebbi State, according to the statement, would  host the event, which would also have the governors of Borno, Kaduna, Katsina, Niger and Sokoto states in attendance as special guests, reflecting the collective commitment of northern leaders to addressing the region’s complex security and socio-economic challenges.

Yelma said that the summit would be chaired by the Sultan of Sokoto, while Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (Retd), former COAS and ex-Minister of Interior, is billed to deliver the keynote address.