The Digest:
Southern Governors and Traditional Rulers, rooted in the storm of national insecurity, have convened to forge a collective response. The joint meeting approved a zonal security fund and passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership.
Key Points:
- The forum established a dedicated zonal security fund for coordinated operations.
- A monthly security coordination meeting for advisers will be institutionalized across zones.
- An intelligence-sharing framework using modern surveillance tech was adopted.
- The group reiterated its constitutional call for the establishment of state police.
- Member states will enhance local security outfits with equipment and logistics.
- Traditional rulers are to be integrated into state security councils for grassroots intelligence.
- The meeting also tackled illegal mining and pledged unified support for federal efforts.
Sources: Nigerian Tribune, Vanguard
