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Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang of Plateau State recently emphasized the critical need for a stronger strategic partnership between the United States and Nigeria to address the prevalent security challenges affecting certain regions of the country.
Mutfwang made these remarks during a dialogue on Peace and Security in Nigeria, hosted at the United States Institute of Peace.
The governor, who is part of a delegation of Nigerian Governors attending a security summit in the US, highlighted the importance of strengthening the alliance between the two countries to tackle the current security challenges bedeviling some parts of Nigeria.
Mutfwang praised the pragmatic leadership style of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who has shown political will in addressing the security issues inherited by his administration.
The governor called on security agencies and citizens to redouble their efforts in discharging their constitutional responsibilities.
The symposium, with the theme “Drivers of Insecurity and Opportunities for Stabilization,” aimed at deepening the understanding of the security context, including its socio-economic dimensions, and identifying near-term opportunities for addressing instability.
Mutfwang commended the US government, particularly the US Institute of Peace, for its stabilization support through various interventions, especially those focused on strengthening the capacity of peace actors through the Nigerian Network of Facilitators.
He expressed optimism that the lessons learned would contribute to addressing decades of security challenges in Nigeria and Plateau State in particular.
The Vice President of the Africa Centre at the US Institute of Peace, in his opening remarks, appreciated the Nigerian Governors for attending the symposium and urged them to apply the lessons learned in their respective states.
Other governors present at the dialogue included Uba Sani (Kaduna), Alhaji Abba Yusuf (Kano), Alhaji Nasir Idris (Kebbi), Alhaji Umar Namadi (Jigawa), Alhaji Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Mohammed Bago (Niger), and the deputy governor of Sokoto State.
This strategic collaboration between Nigeria and the US is a significant step towards addressing the security challenges in Nigeria and promoting peace and stability.
It emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in tackling security issues and fostering socio-economic development.
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