Governors from the North-West zone of Nigeria have met in Kaduna to discuss issues affecting the region and the country in general.

The meeting was held behind closed door at the Kaduna State Government House and had in attendance the governors of Kebbi, Katsina, Zamfara, Sokoto as well as the deputy governors of Kaduna and Kano states.

Briefing journalists at the end of the meeting, Governor Aminu Masari of Katsina State who spoke on behalf of his colleagues, said that the meeting focused on how to revive agriculture as a way of boosting the revenue profile of the states especially during this present economic recession.

“We discussed the issue of taking advantage of the policies of the Federal Government in the area of agriculture in particular and the states are mobilised towards taking full advantage of the programmes by the federal government,” he said.

He further explained that the governors appraised the ongoing war against cattle rustlers and armed bandits in the region.

“I think cattle rustling has been really reduced to the barest minimum now and we are working together with law enforcement agencies to ensure that the issue of cattle rustling is addressed once and for all,” he promised.

Besides the plans to enhance the security in the region, the governors have also came up with a plan on youth empowerment and job creation that will be implemented by various states.

This, according to him, is to encourage the youths to go back to agriculture which the north is known for. (Channels TV)

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