From Desmond Mgboh Kano
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), in collaboration with selected groups of social media influencers, film makers and bloggers has urged the three levels of government to forge closer teirs in order to effectively tackle the menace of insecurity in the region.
A communique issued at the end of a one-day interactive session in Kano on Friday, recommended the use of non kinetic approach in addressing the security challenges facing the region.
The comminuque which was signed by the National Cordinator of the group, Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi sought collective efforts owards fighting the scourge of kidnapping, amed banditry, farmer-herders conflict, cattle rustling, criminal abduction, out of school children and drug abuse in the region among others;
“Participants equally expressed the firm view, that, in line with international best practice, it is widely expected, that governments at levels must rise up to the challenge of providing tangible support and meaningful assistance to the devastated communities to facilitate their speedy recovery .
They urged the federal government in particular to reactivate the well designed and people friendly program of rehabilitation, resettlement, and reintegration of all displaced communities throughout the region.
They appealed to governments at all levels to create a conducive climate aimed at fostering community dialogue and peace building with a view to ensuring the full restoration of security, industrial growth and prosperity in the north and the nation as a whole.
In view of educating the citizens on how to support the governments at all levels towards promoting good governance, and addressing societal challenges, participants also resolved to use the partnership as a platform to change the mindset of Northern youths, in order to engage them in productive ventures and to avoid any form of involvement in restiveness and criminality, said the comminuque.