Katsina Governor Dikko Radda defends the recent US trip by Northern governors, emphasizing its aim to address insecurity plaguing the region. The trip stirred controversy, but Radda asserts it was initiated by the US Institute of Peace.
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has spoken out in defense of the recent trip by Northern governors to the United States, amidst criticism over its timing and location. Radda emphasized that the purpose of the trip was to seek lasting solutions to the pervasive insecurity plaguing the Northern region.
The governors participated in a symposium organized by the United States Institute of Peace, aimed at generating ideas to address the pressing security challenges, particularly banditry and kidnapping. Radda underscored the importance of international collaboration in tackling security issues and highlighted the insights gained from the three-day meeting.
Despite skepticism regarding the meeting's location, Radda clarified that it was initiated by the United States Institute of Peace, reflecting a global effort to address regional security concerns. The Governor refuted claims of political motives behind the security crisis, attributing it instead to underlying issues of injustice and poverty.
