Northern Governors Delay Regional Security Summit Amid North-West Security Talks The 19 governors from Nigeria's northern states, under the Northern Governors Forum, have postponed their planned security summit originally set for November 29, 2025, in Kaduna. The gathering was intended to address the escalating wave of terrorist violence across the region, particularly the recent surge in attacks and kidnappings in areas of Niger, Kebbi, and Kwara states. The delay stems from a conflicting commitment: the seven governors from the north-west zone are instead participating in a dedicated security dialogue with the Senate Committee on Security. This alternative forum is centered on the zone's ongoing challenges, including banditry and terrorism, and seeks to strengthen ties between state authorities and federal security forces through better intelligence collaboration and faster operational responses. The now-postponed Kaduna meeting had been publicized earlier in the week by Peter Ahemba, senior special assistant on public affairs to Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule. Ahemba described the event as a platform for forging a shared security roadmap and unified action plan, with prominent traditional leaders also slated to attend. He emphasized, "The meeting aims to develop a unified approach to tackling security concerns affecting the region and discuss the way forward on security matters." He further urged public involvement, stating, "It is the duty of citizens to help deal with security threats in our country and state. Therefore, citizens must do well by providing security agencies with relevant information about individuals with criminal tendencies."

Northern Governors Delay Regional Security Summit Amid North-West Security Talks The 19 governors from Nigeria's northern states, under the Northern Governors Forum, have postponed their planned security summit originally set for November 29, 2025, in Kaduna. The gathering was intended to address the escalating wave of terrorist violence across the region, particularly the recent surge in attacks and kidnappings in areas of Niger, Kebbi, and Kwara states. The delay stems from a conflicting commitment: the seven governors from the north-west zone are instead participating in a dedicated security dialogue with the Senate Committee on Security. This alternative forum is centered on the zone's ongoing challenges, including banditry and terrorism, and seeks to strengthen ties between state authorities and federal security forces through better intelligence collaboration and faster operational responses. The now-postponed Kaduna meeting had been publicized earlier in the week by Peter Ahemba, senior special assistant on public affairs to Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule. Ahemba described the event as a platform for forging a shared security roadmap and unified action plan, with prominent traditional leaders also slated to attend. He emphasized, "The meeting aims to develop a unified approach to tackling security concerns affecting the region and discuss the way forward on security matters." He further urged public involvement, stating, "It is the duty of citizens to help deal with security threats in our country and state. Therefore, citizens must do well by providing security agencies with relevant information about individuals with criminal tendencies."