By our reporter// A meeting of governors of Nigeria's north eastern States is expected to come to a close today (Saturday October 3). Present at the meeting which started yesterday in Maiduguri, Borno State are Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe, Dr Agbu Kefas of Taraba and Mai Mala Buni of Yobe as well as other distinguished guests from across the region. Host and Borno State governor, Prof. Umara Zulum welcoming the attendees said, “On behalf of the Government and the good people of Borno State, I warmly welcome my brother governors of the region and our distinguished guests to Maiduguri for the 13th regular meeting of the North East Governors’ Forum." Though information about the theme of the meeting was not readily available, The Mandate news learnt that the governors were expected to discuss a wide range of issues affecting the sub-region including strengthening good governance, promoting peaceful coexistence, improving security as well as improving the socio-economic well-being of the people of the North East. The forum is a platform for regional cooperation, joint policy action and coordinated development across Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe States.

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Author: Editor in Chief

Current date: 18 October 2026