Gombe State Governor and Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum, Inuwa Yahaya, has warned that Boko Haram has been weakened but has not been completely defeated. Yahaya made the statement during the 13th meeting of the North-East Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri, Borno State. According to the governor, attacks on communities continue despite years of military operations against insurgents. He also identified banditry and communal clashes as emerging security threats in the region. The continued insecurity has made it difficult for many people displaced by violence to return safely to their communities. Yahaya said the North-East still faced significant developmental challenges, including infrastructure deficits, poor healthcare outcomes and a large population of out-of-school children. He also called for greater progress on major projects including the Mambilla hydropower project, regional railway connections and broadband expansion. The governor described the Kolmani oil exploration project as a major economic opportunity but stressed that its potential must translate into actual production, employment and revenue. He also called for legal exploitation of the region’s mineral resources so that they would benefit residents rather than finance criminal activities. The governor’s warning highlights the continuing security challenges facing the North-East despite progress made by the military and regional authorities. For displaced communities, the ultimate goal remains the restoration of security that will allow them to return home safely.
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