Group backs Senator Buba’s peace efforts in northern Nigeria

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By TIJANI AHMED

The Bauchi State Muslim Parliament has endorsed the peace-building efforts of Senator Shehu Buba, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Security and National Intelligence.

The group made the declaration about the senator at a press conference in Bauchi, the Bauchi State capital, on Saturday.

It declared its “total support” for Buba’s use of dialogue as a solution to conflicts, particularly in Northern Nigeria.

The Chairman of the Parliament, Ahmad Yusuf, commended Senator Buba, who represents Bauchi South Senatorial District, for his work in peaceful conflict resolution and national security.

According to Yusuf, an engineer, Senator Buba’s approach aligns with the organisation’s core vision of promoting unity and peaceful coexistence.

He highlighted the senator’s initiatives, including frameworks for peaceful coexistence between farming communities and pastoralists.

He noted that his approach, which blends dialogue with economic empowerment, mirrors successful strategies previously employed in the Niger Delta region.

Another member of the Parliament, Hamza Abubakar, emphasised that years of armed struggle against security threats like Boko Haram have not resolved the problem.

He pointed to the successful use of dialogue in Kaduna, which has led to a more peaceful environment.