This was contained in a communique read by the chairman of the forum, Alh Inuwa Yahaya, who is also the Governor of Gombe at the end of their inaugural meeting in Kaduna on Friday.

The chairman also said the forum commiserated with the Government and people of Kaduna State over the unfortunate bombing incident at the Tudun Biri Community during which some members of the community lost their lives and properties while others who sustained various degrees of injuries are currently receiving treatment in various Hospitals.

To this end, the governor said that the Forum resolved to work collectively to ensure that the tragic incident is thoroughly investigated with a view to compensating victims and taking corrective measures to prevent future occurrence.
Also, he disclosed that NGF has resolved to vigorously pursue the collective interest of the North in areas of enhanced security, peaceful coexistence, economic development, youth employment, drug abuse and revitalisation of education at all levels.