DUTSE, Jigawa State — The Jigawa State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening collaboration with traditional institutions and community leaders as part of ongoing efforts to improve security coordination and deepen trust between citizens and security agencies across the state.
Governor Umar Namadi made the position known while declaring open a two-day paper presentation and interactive session for participants of Senior Course 48 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, held at Sir Ahmadu Bello Hall in Dutse. The governor was represented at the event by Deputy Governor Aminu Usman.
He stated that community engagement remains a central pillar in addressing contemporary security challenges, stressing that modern security management can no longer be effectively handled by military institutions alone without the active participation of civil authorities and local communities.
According to him, the state government has continued to expand partnerships with traditional rulers, community leaders, and grassroots security structures in order to strengthen public trust, improve intelligence gathering, and promote peaceful coexistence among residents.
Governor Namadi said the administration has prioritised inclusive security strategies through community policing frameworks and intelligence-sharing mechanisms that integrate local leadership structures into broader security planning and response systems.
He explained that these collaborative efforts have contributed to maintaining relative peace and stability in Jigawa State, allowing government attention to remain focused on development priorities such as education, healthcare delivery, agriculture, and youth empowerment initiatives.
The governor described the theme of the study tour, “Promoting Community Engagement for National Security and Prosperity,” as timely and relevant, noting that evolving security threats across the country require stronger cooperation between security agencies and local populations.
He emphasised that communities must be viewed as active stakeholders in the security architecture rather than passive recipients of protection, arguing that effective intelligence gathering depends heavily on trust between residents and authorities.
“The involvement of communities as active stakeholders is indispensable. Security challenges in the modern world are increasingly complex and require strong collaboration between the armed forces, civil authorities, and the communities they serve,” he said.
The Secretary to the State Government, Malam Bala Ibrahim, also addressed participants at the event, welcoming the delegation and describing the Armed Forces Command and Staff College as one of Nigeria’s premier institutions for training senior military and strategic leaders.
He noted that the study tour provides an opportunity for participants to engage directly with governance structures at the state level, while also gaining practical insight into security management, intergovernmental coordination, and development planning.
He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to improving the welfare of citizens through sustained investments in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, and economic empowerment programmes aimed at boosting livelihoods and reducing vulnerability.
Brigadier General B.O. Omopariola, who led the delegation from the college, described Jigawa State as peaceful, hospitable, and development-oriented, adding that the state was selected for the study tour due to its reputation as one of the most stable states in the country.
He said the exercise would expose participants to real-world governance and security cooperation models, particularly in relation to community engagement and civil-military relations in maintaining internal stability.
The engagement reflects broader national efforts to strengthen community-based security approaches, particularly in regions where early warning systems and local intelligence are considered critical to preventing and managing security threats.
Across Nigeria, state governments have increasingly adopted collaborative security frameworks involving traditional rulers, community vigilante groups, and formal security agencies as part of efforts to address evolving security challenges.
In Jigawa, officials maintain that such partnerships have played a significant role in sustaining peace and reducing incidents of violent crime compared to other regions, although continued vigilance and sustained cooperation remain central to maintaining stability.
The state government says it will continue to prioritise inclusive security policies that empower communities while reinforcing institutional coordination across all levels of governance.
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