Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has inaugurated a 21-member committee tasked with resolving boundary disputes across the state's 25 local government areas, in a move aimed at addressing insecurity and inter-communal clashes.

The committee, which will be chaired by Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba, was officially established during the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Minna.

According to Governor Bago, the committee's primary mandate is to define and resolve inter-emirate and intra-communal boundary issues with the ultimate goal of promoting peaceful coexistence among residents throughout the state.

"We urge the committee to prioritize inter-emirate boundary issues and define boundaries for gazetting by the government," the Governor stated during the inauguration ceremony.

The committee has been given a six-month timeline to submit its report, though the Governor indicated this period could be extended if necessary. He also emphasized the crucial role of traditional institutions in achieving the committee's objectives and assured members of government support in terms of security and logistics.

The committee's membership includes prominent traditional rulers such as the Emir of Borgu, Haliru Dantoro Kitoro IV; Emir of Minna, Alh. Umar Faruk Bahago; Emir of Suleja, Mal. Muhammad Awwal; Emir of Lapai, Umar Tafida Bago; Emir of Agaie, Yusuf Nuhu; and Emir of Kagara, Ahmad Garba Gunna.

Other members include government officials and security personnel: the Surveyor General from the Ministry of Lands and Survey (who will serve as Secretary); Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Maurice Magaji; Commissioner for Information, Binta Mamman; Commissioner for Local Government, Hamidu Jantabo; State Attorney General, Nasiru Mu'azu; Commissioner of Police Niger State Command, Adamu Abdullahi Elleman; Director DSS; and Comptroller of Immigration.

The committee also features regional representatives: retired Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Lands, Habiba Ahmad (representing Zone B); Abdullahi Danjuma Adamu (representing Zone C); and Surveyor Kudu Nagya (representing Zone A).

This initiative comes as part of broader efforts by the Niger State government to address security challenges and promote harmony among communities across the state.