Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, has emphasised the pressing need to deploy advanced technology, to combat insecurity in the state and the north.
The Zamfara State Governor and other governors met with Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, in Washington, D.C.
A statement by the spokesperson of the Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Idris, revealed that the meeting was attended by governors from Zamfara, Benue, Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi and Niger States.
The Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, praised the governors for their efforts in finding a lasting solution to the region’s problems.
She said, “Your presence here indicates a strong desire from the Northern Governors, to implement change in their states.
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While explaining the Zamfara situation to the Deputy Secretary-General, Governor Dauda Lawal, highlighted the crucial role that technology can play, in enhancing security, and the need for a coordinated effort, to harness the power of technology, including the use of artificial intelligence, biometric identification systems and surveillance cameras.
The statement quoted Governor Lawal as saying,
“Due to insecurity, agriculture has been impossible. We need assistance in transitioning from peasant farming to advancing agriculture, so that we can deploy technology to fight this insurgency.”
Governor Dauda Lawal also disclosed that he has declared a state of emergency in education and health, and that his administration must take immediate action, to address these critical issues.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
