The Chairman of the North East Governors Forum, Babagana Zulum has stressed the need for synergy between security agencies and if possible collaboration with Nigerias neighbours and foreign external support in the fight against terror.
Zulum was speaking at the opening of the forums 4th meeting in Bauchi on Wednesday.
Zulum who regretted the wanton destruction of lives and property across Nigeria called for new thinking amongst the Nations security apparatus in the fight against insecurity.
He said the new leadership of the armed forces must also make efforts towards bridging the gaps in their new thinking of a workable security architecture.
The Chairman noted that the region is left with no option than to turn all boarding Institutions to day Schools.
Earlier in his address the host Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed stated that the meeting affords the Governors another opportunity to discuss the challenges of the region and appealed to the federal Government to be holistic in its approach to addressing the security situation in the country.
The meeting which is underway has Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri the Vice Chairman of the forum, Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State amongts Governors in attendance, while the Deputy Governors of Taraba and Yobe States are representing their Governors.
A communique is expected at the end of the regional meeting.
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Humwashi Wonosikou Press Secretary to the Governor of Adamawa State
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