The 36-member federation is gripped by pervasive insecurity, but Kaduna member Governor Uba Sani is certain that the creation of state police will put a stop to it.
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While speaking to reporters in Abuja at the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) monthly meeting, Sani admitted that state governors are dealing with certain limitations. Claims that governors aren’t doing enough, he said in response, are not enough to warrant an indictment.
I agree that our job is limited in relation to the Nigerian Constitution, he said. Keep in mind that tomorrow, with God’s help, it’s one of the topics we’ll be discussing, along with the potential establishment of state police in Nigeria, which would greatly alleviate insecurity, especially on a regional level.
Taking accountability is something they must do as governors, he said. He went on to say that he took office in Kaduna into an already troubled state where religious and communal tensions ran high.
He boasted that not a single religious or communal conflict had broken out in Kaduna in the over two decades since he took power. He said that his inclusive leadership style and his emphasis on setting a good example were the keys to their success.
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The issue of ethnic merchants and special insecurity is something you must address, he assured. You can’t miss them. Conflicts based on politics, religion, or ethnicity only benefit some people.
He said that other states have to deal with diversity issues, and he added that Kaduna has been working hard to fortify its unity.
“I agree with the National Security Council, but I also believe that security agencies in Nigeria should step up and do what is right,” the governor continued, providing more details.
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Evidently, we are even being addressed today by the Chief of Defence Staff. At this crucial discussion, we will examine how the state governors and the security services might work together more effectively.