By Christiana Ekpa
The Speaker House of Representatives,Tajudeen Abbas has hinted that the House will convene a security summit to deliberate on incessant attacks by gunmen across the country.
The Speaker disclosed this during Wednesday’s plenary session in the Green Chamber.
Abbas who tasked lawmakers to redouble their efforts in the task of delivering democracy dividends to Nigerians, commended security agents for the recent successes recorded against terrorists operating in Nigeria.
He said, “The House of Representatives will hold a high-level legislative security summit in the final quarter of the year. This summit will address Nigeria’s urgent security challenges by bringing together key stakeholders, including the executive, security agencies, policy experts, and civil society organisations.
“The focus will be on legislative reforms to strengthen the capabilities of our security institutions, improve inter-agency collaboration, and optimise the use of intelligence in tackling insurgency, banditry, and other security threats.
“In addition, the summit will explore approaches to community policing, securing borders, and integrating advanced technology into national defence.”
While noting that security challenges remain a significant concern, the military according to him “Successfully neutralised over 150 terrorists and major bandit kingpins. “
These security gains, the Speaker added, “Alongside increased collaboration with neighbouring countries and improved intelligence sharing, demonstrate the government’s commitment to restoring peace.”
He also called for collaboration with the executive arm of government to deliver the gains of democracy to Nigerians.
