NATIONAL BOUNDARIES COMMISSION VOWS TO ADDRESS BORDER ISSUES BETWEEN COMMUNITIES OF BAUCHI AND JIGAWA STATES
The National Boundaries Commission (NBC) has vowed to tackle the longstanding challenges affecting border communities, particularly between Bauchi and Jigawa states.
This commitment was made by NBC Team Leader, Surveyor Yusuf Ibrahim Jalo, when he led a field exercise team to inspect border lines connecting Jigawa, Kano, and Bauchi states (Trepatiate Areas).
He observed that the move aimed at proferring permanent resolution by tracing existing boundary pillars and finding lasting solutions to the challenges.
Surveyor Jalo emphasized the importance of collective responsibility in the field exercise, with a view to ensuring all stakeholders involvement in achieving the set objectives.
In a remark, The Bauchi State Deputy Governor and Chairman of the State Boundary Commission, Muhammad Auwal Jatau, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to address boundary disputes with Jigawa State.
represented by Deputy Chief of Staff Government House, Bauchi Engineer Muhammad Haruna Barde, Auwal Jatau said Under Governor Bala Mohammad’s leadership, the state government has implemented open-door policies to maintain cordial relationships with neighboring states.
In their contributions, the Deputy Chairman Gwaram Local Government Area of Jigawa State, Abdulkarim Musa, Emir of Dutse, Jigawa State Alhaji Hamim Nuhu Sunusi, and other stakeholders promised to support the team in achieving its objectives, demonstrating a unified commitment to resolving boundary disputes and promoting peaceful coexistence among border communities.
