The House of Representatives in Nigeria is set to hold a security summit to tackle the country’s pressing security challenges. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas announced this during a plenary session, emphasizing the need for legislative reforms to strengthen security institutions, improve inter-agency collaboration, and optimize intelligence gathering ¹.
The summit aims to bring together key stakeholders, including the executive, security agencies, policy experts, and civil society organizations, to address issues like insurgency, banditry, and terrorism. Additionally, it will explore community policing, border security, and integrating advanced technology into national defense.
Key Objectives of the Security Summit:
- Legislative Reforms: Strengthen security institutions and improve inter-agency collaboration
- Intelligence Gathering: Optimize intelligence sharing to tackle security threats
- Community Policing: Explore approaches to community policing and border security
- Technology Integration: Integrate advanced technology into national defense
Abbas commended security agents for recent successes against terrorists and emphasized the government’s commitment to restoring peace. He also called for collaboration with the executive arm to deliver democracy dividends to Nigerians.
The House has made significant progress, passing 89 bills out of 1,351 introduced, addressing vital sectors like electricity, healthcare, and financial accountability. The economic challenges facing the nation require urgent legislative action, and the House is committed to passing laws that drive recovery, attract investments, create jobs, and provide immediate relief.
This security summit is a crucial step towards addressing Nigeria’s security challenges and promoting national development.
