Former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Aliyu Modibbo, described the Northern Governors Forum as just a tea party.
Modibbo stated this on Friday while responding to questions in an interview on Trust TV.
He was reacting to the state of nation, saying that each state operates independently.
“Each state operates independently, and the Northern Governor’s Forum primarily functions as a social fraternity rather than a binding entity.
“This is exemplified by the lack of a unified approach to insecurity in the Northwest. During the Buhari’s administration, despite severe security challenges.
“For instance, the Kaduna-Abuja road was unsafe for many years, impacting travel between the Federal Capital Territory, Niger, and Kaduna.
During this period, a G6 initiative was formed, comprising of federal institutions, and was successful in coordinating efforts to address security concerns. This collaborative approach was crucial, as securing areas like Abuja is difficult without regional cooperation.
“However, the effectiveness of such regional initiatives was challenged by the rise of widespread insecurity along the Kaduna-Abuja route, including train services, a problem that remains unresolved, with some attributing this ongoing issue to a lack of proper resource allocation,” he said.
