The governors of the northern states express their appreciation to the Federal Government and security forces for their dedication to maintaining the safety and security of northern communities.

In light of the recent "End Bad Governance" protests that occurred in August, the northern governors has committed to intensifying efforts to address the underlying causes of youth unrest. This will be achieved through investments in education, skills training, job creation, and providing avenues for young individuals to direct their energy towards constructive activities, ultimately aiming to mitigate the issue.

“Forum acknowledges the recent gains made against criminals, especially the elimination of bandits and terror leaders. However, we resolved to sustain these gains in order to ensure lasting peace and stability in the sub-region.

“Forum commend the Federal Government and security agencies for their commitment in ensuring that our communities are safe and secure.

“Particularly we commend the untiring commitment of the Chief of Defence Staff General C. J Musa whose professionalism and innovative approach has made difference in security architecture of the Country at large. Nevertheless more need to be done to address pockets of challenges that abound in the Northern Region.

“With the recent "End Bad Governance" protests that took place in August, the Forum resolved to scale up efforts to tackle the root causes of youth restiveness by investing in education, skills development, job creation and pathways for the youth to chanel their energy into productive ventures, thereby reducing their vulnerability to crime and social vices.“