Governors of the 19 northern states, under the aegis of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF), on Monday reaffirmed their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in tackling insecurity and advancing development across the region.

The meeting, held at the Gombe State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, was chaired by Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya, who signed the communiqué issued at the end of deliberations.

The governors pledged continued collaboration with the Federal Government and security agencies to confront evolving threats, stressing the need for collective national support to restore peace.

“The Forum acknowledges and commends the unified efforts of member states in addressing the numerous security and developmental challenges facing the region, noting that these efforts are already producing positive outcomes.

“Furthermore, the Forum reaffirms its resolute commitment to maintaining and enhancing these collaborative actions in order to build upon the progress achieved,” the statement read, while also urging Nigerians to support the armed forces and other security agencies.

The governors also emphasised institutional reforms within their structure, including plans to strengthen coordination and improve policy implementation. They announced support for the digitisation of the Forum’s secretariat to enhance efficiency and continuity.

On economic matters, the governors agreed to engage consultants to explore ways of improving internally generated revenue across the region, particularly by identifying and harnessing untapped taxable sources.

In addition, the Forum resolved to sustain engagement with the Presidential Implementation Committee on Technology Transfer to facilitate the establishment of the New Nigeria Energy Company under the Sun Africa Project.

The meeting was adjourned to a later date.

Insecurity remains a major concern across northern Nigeria, with banditry, kidnapping, and insurgency continuing to challenge both state and federal authorities.

The latest violence was recorded on Sunday in the Kagarko Local Government Area of Kaduna State, where an attack by armed bandits disrupted a wedding celebration in Kahir village, leaving at least 13 people dead, several others abducted, and scores injured.

In Plateau State, a shooting incident in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area, on Sunday reportedly left scores dead and sparked protests by residents.

Following the attack, the Plateau State Government imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North Local Government Area. The curfew, which takes effect from midnight of March 29 to April 1, 2026, was announced in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap.

Governors in the region have repeatedly called for stronger collaboration with security agencies and increased federal intervention.

President Tinubu’s administration has said it prioritises security sector reforms and economic revitalisation, including initiatives aimed at boosting energy capacity and improving revenue generation at both federal and state levels.