National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, has commended Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state for “evolving ways and techniques that helped the state to have achieved peace and tranquility.”
It was also observed that Kano was one of the states that were in the forefront of making a more stable and prosperous society. “Th ough with the large population, Kano state government is doing its best to see that development goes together with peaceful co-existence,” he said The commendation came from the Director of Research of the Institute, Prof. Habu Galadima, who led a delegation to governor Ganduje, during a study tour to the state with the Senior Executive Course No 40, 2018. He said: “The theme for the Course under study in 2018 is Strengthening Internal Security Framework and Community Policing in Nigeria: Models, Policy Options and Strategies.
We are assuring you that Kano is key in this area. “We are in the state to study the internal security mechanism being used to enjoy this peace and stability in the state. To also look at how community policing strategy is working effectively. We really appreciate the pattern taken by the state government in tackling the issue of insecurity.” In his remarks, Ganduje said the state “believes in community policing; we have the cooperation of all, while embarking on this strategic initiative.
” “While at the same time people believe there would be no development without peaceful coexistence among our people. That is part of the strong reasons we have achieved that feat.” Ganduje commended President Muhammadu Buhari for setting the pace and evolving ways to improve the security of the country in general. “What is worrying us now is this issue of drug abuse; the use of illicit drugs by the people. We are, therefore, urging that we need to work side by side with this Institute in curtailing this menace.”
He further disclosed that the state would also establish an agency that would look into the issue of drug abuse in the state. “As experts in policy formulation, implementation and evaluation we really need to work together with you, in order to see how we can address this problem of drug abuse.”
