By Uzair Adam Imam
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has advocated for the utilization of advanced technology to address the security challenges in his state and the broader Northern region.
During a meeting with Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations in Washington, United States, Governor Lawal emphasized the importance of deploying advanced technology to combat insecurity.
This statement was conveyed through the governor’s spokesman, Sulaiman Bala Idris, in a release issued yesterday.
The meeting, which included governors from Zamfara, Benue, Jigawa, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, and Niger states, received praise from the Deputy UN Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed, who commended their efforts in seeking lasting solutions to regional challenges.
Governor Lawal highlighted the critical role of technology in enhancing security, emphasizing the need for a coordinated approach to leverage technological advancements such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), biometric identification systems, and surveillance cameras.
He stated, “We are faced with common problems, primarily insecurity, which demands urgent action.
“Due to insecurity, agricultural activities have suffered, and there’s a pressing need to transition from traditional farming to modern agriculture by leveraging technology to combat insurgency.”