Attahiru Bafarawa foundation said it seeks to reduce involvement of individuals in crime and instill a culture of law among all citizens, following the spate of crime and violence across the country.
The foundation said the reason was because the very basis for crime is dependent on the ideologies, psychological and physiological components, believes and values.
The Chairman/ Founder Alhaji Attahiru Dalhatu Bafarawa while addressing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, ahead of its forthcoming National Security and Peace Development Summit which he said is expected to address these challenges.
He said the high incidence of violent crime, and the risk of extortion also strongly affect local businesses and deter potential foreign investors.
He said the high security costs drive up the buying price of export goods, making Nigerian-made products significantly less competitive on the global market.
The founder who expressed worry said this greatly affects Nigerian’s potential for economic development and as such affects the entire population.
According to him , the most vulnerable groups are youth, women , children and residents in underserved urban communities.
He said the interactions from the summit will contribute to ongoing efforts by both the Federal and State government and community groups to address the recurrent violence.
He further said the foundation is supported in partnership of Kaduna State government, other Northern states of Sokoto, Kebbi , Niger.
“Others are Kano, Jigawa, Zamfara to undertake this resolution program. The meeting arose from Governent institutions , social, political activists and security agencies ,” he said.
