The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF), has donated N180m to the victims of the bomb incident in Tudun Biri community, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna state.
The donation was announced in a community issued after the meeting of the governors on Friday at the Government House, Kaduna.
The forum commiserated with the government and people of Kaduna State over the unfortunate incident which occurred on December 3, killing over 100 people while many others were injured.
The governors prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives wished those in the hospital speedy recovery.
The communique signed by Muhammad Yahaya, governor of the Gombe state and chairman of the forum, commended the Kaduna state and the federal governments for the way and manner they handled the unfortunate incident so far.
According to the communique, “The forum resolved to work collectively to ensure that the tragic incidence is thoroughly investigated with a view to compensating victims and taking corrective measures to prevent future occurrence.
“The forum resolved to vigorously pursue the collective interest of the North in areas of enhanced security, peaceful coexistence, economic development, youth employment, drug abuse and revitalisation of education at all levels.”
The governors also commended the federal government for the renewed vigour in the fight against insecurity, menace of kidnaping, banditry, communal clashes and terrorism, bedeviling the region.
The governors further resolved to “stand united in addressing challenges facing the north, through enhanced collaboration with security agencies, strengthening local law enforcement, community engagement, adoption of modern technology and administrative reforms, as well as addressing the root causes of insecurity such as poverty, unemployment and deepening social in-equality.”
The communique stated further that the NSGF, “resolved to address the environmental challenges affecting Northern Nigeria which is threatening rural livelihood, pushing farmers into conflict with herders and adding to the general level of poverty and insecurity.
“The forum further resolved to collectively fastrack regional integration through investment in infrastructure, human capital development, trade, commerce, agriculture, environment, digital economy and cultural exchanges.
“The Forum collectively resolved to support the Kaduna State Government and victims of the unfortunate incidence of bombing at Tudun Biri Community, Igabi Local Government Area by donating the sum of One Hundred and Eighty Million Naira (N180,000,000.00) only to the victims.”
