The Yobe State Government has advocated the robust mobilization of resources to effectively address the pressing challenges facing the Chad Lake Basin, including Boko Haram's insurgency.
Speaking to journalists in Maiduguri on Monday, Baba Mallum Wali, secretary of the Yobe State Government and president of the local organizing committee, made the call, noting that the region has already adopted a regional strategy for stabilization, recovery and resistance.
He urged interested parties to forge processable associations, align strategies and mobilize resources to counteract the evolutionary challenges facing the region.
According to him, Nigeria has constantly played a main role in promoting stabilization, recovery and development within the Lake Chad basin region.
He cited several initiatives undertaken by the country, including the development of territorial action plans (TAPS) and the RS-SRR, such as evidence of Nigeria's dedication to address security challenges, promote regional cooperation and promote the construction of peace and sustainable development.
He stressed that the forum would serve as a crucial platform for interested parties to explore innovative solutions and consolidate profits in peace, cross -border cooperation, safety and sustainable development for a resistant community.
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The fifth edition of the Forum of Governors of the Chad Basin will focus on the subject: “Rebuild the Lake Chad basin: address the evolutionary challenges of the region”, with the aim of aligning efforts with the nexus of duck of Humanitarian development
Wali declared: “The Yobe State Government, under the leadership of Governor Buni, is proud to organize this event and strengthen our shared commitment to stabilization, recovery and resistance in a region that has been devastated by terrorist activities.
“Yobe's commitment to organize the forum demonstrates our dedication resolved to the principles of regional cooperation and sustainable development. It is also a testimony of the State's efforts and associations to promote peace, security and prosperity in the Lake Chad basin region.
“The LOC, in collaboration with the LCBC and UNDP, has diligently coordinating all aspects of the forum. I am pleased to inform that significant progress has been made in the key areas, including logistics and places/accommodations, which will be under 24 -hour security coverage throughout the event, with dedicated patrol equipment and access control protocols ” , he explained.