Gov Buni takes regional leadership to the frontline
In regional diplomacy, leadership is ultimately measured not only by meetings held in capitals, but by whether political engagement reaches the communities living with the consequences of conflict. That distinction defined the visit of Yobe State Governor and Chairman of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum (LCBGF), Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni, CON, COMN, to […]
Yobe State Governor and Chair of the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum, Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni, CON, COMN, visited Lac Province in Chad to demonstrate the importance of regional leadership extending beyond capital meetings. His visit included high-level engagement in Bol, followed by a humanitarian trip to Kaya, where Nigerian refugees from conflict lived.
The trip showcased that Nigeria and Chad share more than borders, as their security, communities, livelihoods, and economic futures are interconnected. Governor Buni emphasized the importance of translating resolutions into practical actions for peace, security, and economic growth in the Basin. He was particularly committed to advocating for the opening of waterways to enhance security operations and trade.
The visit to Kaya Refugee Camp highlighted the human side of the mission, with Governor Buni being the first Nigerian government official to meet the refugees. He reassured them of a sense of belonging and hope, urging them to remain law-abiding and reject criminality while offering them a pathway to voluntary return to Nigeria.
The mission also included senior officials, underscoring the integrated approach to regional diplomacy, connecting diplomacy with humanitarian responsibility, livelihoods, and economic integration. Governor Buni expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and fellow governors for their leadership, emphasizing that stabilizing the Lake Chad Basin requires more than military action.
The comprehensive follow-through of the mission will now focus on converting engagements into concrete, sustainable actions.
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