The recent formation of North East Governors’ Forum (NEGF) and subsequent selection of Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum as its protem chairman have continued to stir debates and discussions among stakeholders, especially in Northern Nigeria. On another hand, some political actors expressed the fear that the split of the once united Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) would negatively impact on the unity and socio-economic situation of the region. So, I cannot see how creating the Northeast Governors’ Forum will improve the situation for them or for the people concerned. HOWEVER, the Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Army, Mr. Abdulrazak Namdas, faulted insinuations in certain quarters that the newly formed North East Governors Forum would not be in the best interest of the entire northern region. “So, there is nothing wrong in having the North East Governors Forum to also come up with similar solution.

Source: The Guardian August 23, 2020 04:41 UTC