Northeast Governors Forum Tackles Insecurity and Poverty in Jalingo Meeting

The Northeast Governors Forum, led by Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, addressed security and poverty challenges in the region during their meeting in Jalingo. Zulum emphasized the need for a multidimensional strategy focusing on education, healthcare, security reinforcement, and infrastructural development to combat the security issues effectively.

The forum commended efforts to combat insurgency and stressed the importance of addressing underlying causes like youth unemployment and poor infrastructure. Zulum called for collaboration with the federal government to create an enabling environment for local and foreign investors to promote economic growth and job creation in the region.