Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has underscored the necessity of deploying advanced technology to tackle insecurity in Zamfara and other states in the northern region.
During a meeting with some Northern governors and the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina J. Mohammed, in Washington, D.C., Lawal highlighted the dire security situation in Zamfara. He pointed out that bandit activities have severely impacted farming activities in the state.
Lawal appealed to the United Nations for assistance in transitioning from peasant farming to advanced agriculture. “We are here with common problems. The major challenge is insecurity, and something has to be done,” he said.
He further explained, “Due to insecurity, agriculture has been impossible. We need assistance in transitioning from peasant farming to advancing agriculture so that we can deploy technology to fight this insurgency.”
Lawal expressed hope that the meetings would yield solutions to these problems. “I inherited a dysfunctional state with poor development indices. I have declared a state of emergency in education and health. We must take immediate action to address these critical issues; otherwise, our future will be bleak,” he added.
In her remarks, Ms Mohammed commended the governors for their efforts in seeking a lasting solution to the region’s problems. “Your presence here indicates a strong desire from the Northern Governors to implement change in their states,” she said.
The meeting was attended by governors from Zamfara, Benue, Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, and Niger states. The collective presence of these leaders underscores the urgency and importance of addressing the security challenges in the region.
