House Of Representatives Hosts National Dialogue On Security, State Police

By Ayodele Oni

The House of Representatives, in collaboration with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), FCDO/UKAID, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will convene a One-Day National Dialogue on Security and State Police on Monday.

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 as well as institutional and legal frameworks for the effective implementation of state policing in Nigeria.

This was contained in a statement on Tuesday by Akin Rotimi, Jr.

House Spokesman / Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs.

The statement added that ” the event aligns 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.

“Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD., Speaker of the House of Representatives, 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.”

President Bola Tinubu is expected to be special guest while other personalities including Godwill Akpabio, President of the Senate, former President Goodluck Jonathan; and former military ruler, Abdulsalami Abubakar will grace the occasion.