By Bello Ibrahim
The Kebbi Government has trained 225 Councilors and 21 Local Government vice Chairmen on grassroots' security in order to strength intelligence gathering for safer communities in the state.
The training, which was a two-day, was organised by the state government in collaboration with the Direct Contact Communication Limited in Sokoto on Monday.
Addressing the participants, the state Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Abubakar Garba-Dutsinmari, said the workshop underscores Gov. Nasir Idris' commitment to addressing security challenges comprehensively.
" This workshop is inline with the commitment of Gov. Nasir Idris' efforts in addressong security challenges in the state.
" Securing our communities using grassroots' channels and stakeholders in intelligence gathering and strategic Information will make our communities more safer.
" This is also part of a deliberate response to the growing concerns over security in rural communities by the state government under the leadership of Gov. Nasir Idris.
"The initiative is aimed at improving community-based information gathering to enhance security as part of proactive measures to promote public safety," he said.
Garba-Dutsinmari, called on all the stakeholders, especially traditional rulers, religious leaders and the youth groups, to support and actively participate and contribute to the overall success of the initiative.
The commissioner, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Hajiya Aisha Muhammad, urged the participants to use the training for the purpose it was meant in order to over security challenges and strengthen peace in the state.
Earlier, the Lead Consultant of Direct Contact Communication Ltd, Prof. Mustapha Nasir-Malam stressed the significance of the early detection of security threats and proactive measures towards achieving peace and tranquility security at the grassroots.
He said the purpose of the workshop was to strengthen collaboration with stakeholders in security discussions and encourage intelligence information gathering.
" Also, the training of the Councillors as grassroots representatives in information gathering and reporting techniques will ensure safety and confidentiality in their communities.
" The Resources Persons here combined both academic and professional experience, which is an added advantage to the participants," he said.
Nasir-Malam expressed optimism that at the end of the workshop, the capacity of the participants would be better enhanced to enable them effectively compliments the efforts of Gov. Idris' administration in containing the issue of insecurity.
He commended the state government and the state ministry for local government for the justifiable human capital investment.
" The benefits will soon impact positively on security strategy and performance of the local government councils," Nasir-Malam said.
On his part, Alhaji Ibrahim Bubuche, a Retired Assistant Director General of Department of Security Service (DSS), maintained that security was every one's business, hence the need for collaborative effective towards having a secure society.
“Grassroots security is the foundation of national safety; by empowering communities to participate in proactive information sharing, we can collectively combat emerging threats and ensure a peaceful environment for all," Bubuche said.
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