The BREACH Initiative for Leadership Development (BILD), in collaboration with the Gombe State University Alumni Association, has convened a one-day multi-stakeholder dialogue aimed at promoting sustainable peace and development in Gombe State.
The event, held at the Gombe State University Multi-Purpose Hall, brought together traditional rulers, religious leaders, policymakers, security agencies, media practitioners, youth and student groups, women-led organisations, and representatives of persons with disabilities.
Speaking during the dialogue, the lead presenter, Dr Muhammad Kabir Ahmad, underscored the importance of leveraging digital technologies and community-based intelligence in strengthening security frameworks and enhancing institutional responsiveness.
He noted that the integration of data systems and modern technology would play a crucial role in addressing emerging security challenges and fostering long-term peace in the state.
Keynote speakers, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa and Rev. Fr. Joseph Shinga, highlighted the role of faith-based institutions in promoting tolerance, unity, and reconciliation among diverse communities.
Participants at the dialogue made several recommendations, including the need to strengthen traditional institutions through formal recognition, adopt technology-driven security measures such as surveillance systems and data platforms, and promote digital responsibility to tackle misinformation and hate speech.
Other recommendations focused on addressing socio-economic challenges such as unemployment, poverty, and drug abuse, as well as ensuring inclusive peacebuilding policies that accommodate persons with disabilities.
In his remarks, the Team Lead of BILD, Comrade Abdulazeez Sani Labaran, called on stakeholders to collaborate in advancing peace, inclusivity, and development across Gombe State.
