Government efforts on security highlight successes achieved in restoring peace in Yobe—Buni

Government efforts on security highlight successes achieved in restoring peace in Yobe—Buni

By: Yahaya Wakili

Yobe State Governor Hon. Mai Mala Buni CON has revealed that government efforts and strategies in addressing insecurity have highlighted the significant successes achieved in restoring peace and promoting prosperity across the state.

The governor disclosed this while welcoming a delegation from the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) in Damaturu, the state capital.

Ably represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Baba Malam Wali mni. He expressed optimism that the study tour would yield valuable insight and recommendations that would contribute to enhancing national security.

Speaking earlier, the leader of the team, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi Yar’adua, said they were in Yobe State for a study tour themed “Non-State Actors in Security Management Issues, Challenges, and Prospects for Peace and Development in Africa.”

According to him, the visit aims to explore the state’s security dynamics and identify best practices that can inform national security policies.

Also speaking, Alhaji Zanna Ali Ibrahim, Chairman of the Yobe State NISS Alumni, explained that the tour is part of the institute’s academic exercise, which will culminate in a report aimed at informing policy decisions on security management.

He appreciated the state government’s support and cooperation, assuring that the team’s findings would be beneficial to the state and the nation at large.

The Yobe state government’s proactive approach to security management has yielded significant results, with the state witnessing a marked reduction in insecurity. It was noted that the visit is also expected to further enhance the state’s security architecture and contribution to the nation’s overall peace and stability.

The delegation presented a plaque, Governor Buni’s portrait, and books to the SSG as a token of appreciation for the warm reception, and the gesture symbolizes the institute’s commitment to building strong partnerships with stakeholders in the pursuit of peace and security.

Government efforts on security highlight successes achieved in restoring peace in Yobe—Buni