Tinubu, Eminent Nigerians For House of Reps’ Dialogue On Security
President Bola Tinubu and other eminent leaders of thought are to attend a one-day national dialogue on security and state police scheduled for next Monday.
The event, which was put in place by the House of Representatives in collaboration with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), FCDO/UKAID, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is aimed at facilitating a holistic national discussion on the merits and challenges of State Police.
Announcing the event via a statement on Tuesday, the Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akin Rotimi, Jr., noted that the dialogue complements the ongoing efforts of the president to strengthen the country’s security architecture for optimal performance.
“The primary objective of this Dialogue is to facilitate a comprehensive national discussion on the merits and challenges of State Police, with a focus on aggregating citizens’ views and perspectives.
The event also aims to propose model(s) as well as institutional and legal frameworks for the effective implementation of state policing in Nigeria.
“Aligned with the Legislative Agenda of the 10th Assembly House of Representatives, which seeks to develop legislative measures to address the prevailing security challenges in Nigeria, this Dialogue complements the president’s ongoing efforts to reform and strengthen the country’s security architecture for optimal performance,” he noted.
Rotimi further disclosed that the event will be held at Abuja Continental Hotel (Former Sheraton Hotel & Towers).
While the Speaker, House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen is to host the program, the President of the Senate, Senator Godwill Akpabio will be on ground as the Guest of Honour.
Also, the Chairmen of sessions are Former President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, and Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, state governors, the Diplomatic community and all citizens of Nigeria are expected as invited guests.
According to the statement, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abass Tajudeen emphasized the urgency of the National Dialogue, stating, “Insecurity in Nigeria demands urgent action and collective responsibility.
The National Dialogue on Security and State Police provides a crucial platform for us to come together, engage in constructive dialogue, and propose actionable solutions.
“Let us seize this opportunity to strengthen our security architecture and ensure the safety and well-being of all Nigerians.”, he said.