The Senate Committee on States and Local Governments, Chaired by Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe, is currently hosting a 2-day Annual Interface with Border and Boundary Community Stakeholders Across the Country. The event was well attended by Deputy Governors from Gombe, Delta, and Kaduna States, aiming to address challenges at Nigeria’s Interstate and International Borders.

Key objectives include:

– Strengthening Border Security: Enhancing cooperation to combat cross-border crimes and promote peace

– Economic Development: Integrating border communities into Nigeria’s economic management and improving infrastructure

– Community Empowerment: Addressing neglect and lack of basic amenities in border areas

The committee seeks to balance security concerns with economic opportunities, recognizing the importance of border regions as gateways to international trade and cooperation.