The Director General of One Kano Agenda, Amb. Abbas Yakasai, has commended the establishment of the Forum of Retired Security Personnel and Senior Civil Servants in Kano State, describing the initiative as timely and strategic in supporting ongoing efforts to safeguard lives and property across the state.
In a statement jointly signed by Amb. Abbas Yakasai and the Secretary-General of the group, Barr. Mukhtar Musa, the organization said the formation of the forum comes at a critical period when collective action, intelligence sharing, and community-based security solutions are increasingly needed to address emerging security challenges.
The group noted that the coming together of experienced retired military officers, police personnel, Department of State Services (DSS) operatives, paramilitary officers, and seasoned civil servants would significantly strengthen Kano State’s security architecture.
According to the statement, the wealth of experience, institutional knowledge, strategic understanding, and grassroots connections possessed by the retired officers and senior civil servants would greatly complement the efforts of conventional security agencies in maintaining peace, stability, and social harmony in Kano State.
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“One Kano Agenda believes that Kano, being the commercial and cultural heartbeat of Northern Nigeria, requires sustained peace and stability, not only for its residents but also for the economic wellbeing of the region,” the statement read.
The group further described the decision by the retired personnel to voluntarily contribute their expertise toward strengthening security coordination and community engagement as patriotic and highly commendable.
While applauding the initiative, One Kano Agenda advised the forum to prioritize community engagement and grassroots sensitization in order to build public trust and encourage citizens’ participation in security matters.
The organization also urged the forum to work closely with traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth groups, civil society organizations, and community associations in developing sustainable local security solutions.
It further recommended that the forum should maintain a professional and non-partisan operational structure focused solely on the collective interest of Kano State and its people.
The statement equally called for periodic security dialogues and stakeholder consultations aimed at assessing emerging threats and proposing practical policy recommendations to relevant government authorities.
On youth-related concerns, One Kano Agenda emphasized the need for the forum to focus on youth empowerment, mentorship, and deradicalization programmes as part of efforts to address the root causes of insecurity.
The group also stressed that collaboration with security agencies must operate strictly within the framework of the law, with full respect for human rights and civil liberties.
One Kano Agenda reiterated its support for all genuine initiatives aimed at protecting the lives, dignity, and prosperity of the people of Kano State and called on citizens and stakeholders to support the forum in the collective interest of peace, development, and stability.
The organization reiterated that securing Kano remains a shared responsibility, urging all well-meaning individuals to contribute positively toward sustaining peace in the state.