- Canvasses global security collaboration
From Agaju Madugba, Katsina
Katsina State Governor and Chairman North-West Governors’ Forum, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has explained the decision of some of his members to participate in a two-day symposium organized by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) between April 23 – April 25, 2024 in Washington DC.
A total of 10 governors from the North-West and North-Central states were guests of the USIP for the symposium on Peace and Security in Northern Nigeria.
“Sharing experiences and ideas on a global scale is crucial in today’s world,” Radda said on Friday in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed.
According to him, “the exchange of ideas is very important in the global space that we have today.
“The value of open communication and collaboration between US officials and the Nigerian governors cannot be overemphasized.”
The statement noted that Radda had in his vote of thanks said that, “we are glad on the invitation and the engagement.
“It is also our pleasure to have this kind of engagement on a regular basis. I hope this should not be the last of it but the beginning of our collaboration and partnership.
“Governor Radda further expressed his appreciation to the US for recognizing the need to engage sub-nationals at the implementation stage of all the policies and programmes of the United States and we are willing to give our support and we are willing to partner with you.”