Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has emphasized the pressing need to deploy advanced technology to combat insecurity in the state and the northern part of the country.
The Zamfara State Governor and other state governors met with Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, in Washington, D.C.
In a statement by the spokesperson of the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, it is 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 their presence indicates a strong desire from the Northern Governors to implement change in their respective states.
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.
He further explained that, the major challenge was insecurity, and something had to be done, including the use of artificial intelligence, biometric identification systems, and surveillance cameras.
Governor Dauda Lawal added that, due to insecurity, agriculture had been impossible, they need assistance in transitioning from peasant farming to advancing agriculture so that they can deploy technology to fight this insurgency.
According to him, he declared a state of emergency in education and health to address these critical issues otherwise, their future will be bleak.
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