Nigeria, March 28 -- The North-West Governors' Forum has launched a five-year strategic blueprint to tackle insecurity, organised crime, and socio-economic challenges through coordinated regional efforts.

The North-West Peace, Security and Development Framework (2026-2030) was formally adopted at the 3rd meeting of the forum held in Abuja, according to a statement issued on behalf of the forum chairman, Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda, by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed.

Governor Radda, who chairs the forum, emphasised the need for sustained collaboration among member states, describing the framework as a response to the complex and interlinked challenges facing the North-West region.

"The framework provides our sh...