The House of Representatives has stated that it will carry out reforms in the legislative arm of government, News About Nigeria reports.
The Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, disclosed this during Wednesday’s plenary session in the Green Chamber.
He also disclosed plans of the legislature to convene a security summit to deliberate on incessant attacks by gunmen across the country.
He noted that the meeting, which will take place in the last quarter of the year, will address Nigeria’s urgent security challenges.
According to him, the reforms will strengthen the capabilities of the security institutions and improve interagency collaboration, among many other benefits.
He stated, “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.”
He, therefore, tasked lawmakers to redouble their efforts in the task of delivering democracy dividends to Nigerians and called for collaboration with the executive arm of government to deliver the gains of democracy to Nigerians.
He also commended security agents for the recent successes recorded against terrorists operating in Nigeria, stating that they have been an immense help in ridding the country of insecurity.
