Fintiri appoints ex-SGF Mustapha to Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund board

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Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has approved the appointment of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, as the state’s representative on the Board of Trustees of the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund.

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The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

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According to the statement, the appointment reflects the administration’s commitment to strengthening the region’s security architecture and ensuring that Adamawa State is effectively represented in key decision-making bodies on the protection of lives and property.

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The statement noted that the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund was established by the Northern Governors’ Forum as a sub-national initiative to complement the efforts of security agencies.

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It explained that the fund is designed to support intelligence coordination, provide operational logistics, enhance inter-state collaboration and promote community-based security initiatives across the 19 northern states.

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Speaking on the appointment, Governor Fintiri described Mustapha as a seasoned public servant with the capacity to contribute meaningfully to the objectives of the trust fund.

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“Boss Mustapha’s wealth of experience in public service, proven leadership capacity, and national stature make him eminently qualified to effectively represent the interests of Adamawa State on this all-important board,” the governor said.

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The statement added that Fintiri expressed concern over the prevailing security challenges confronting the country, particularly in Northern Nigeria.

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According to him, the rising cases of banditry, terrorism, kidnapping and communal clashes underscore the need for proactive measures such as the establishment of the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund.

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The governor expressed confidence that the former SGF would use his experience to advance the objectives of the fund and strengthen collaboration among northern states.

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“I am confident that he will bring his vast experience to bear in advancing the objectives of the Trust Fund, fostering synergy among states and ensuring that Adamawa’s voice is heard in the collective quest for a safer Northern Nigeria,” Fintiri added.

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The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to working with federal and regional stakeholders to improve security and safeguard the well-being of residents across the state.

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