The Senate has resolved to hold a two-day National Security Summit in Abuja to address the growing security challenges facing Nigeria. The summit will bring together delegates from the Federal, State, and Local Governments, as well as Traditional Institutions, to propose viable solutions to the current security crisis. The Senate has called on the Federal Government to reassess and reform the country’s security policies based on the recommendations that will emerge from the summit.
The decision to organize the summit was prompted by a motion titled “Urgent Need for a National Security Summit,” which was presented in the Senate on Tuesday. The motion was sponsored by Senator Ibrahim Jimoh, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, and co-sponsored by Senators Zam Titus, Peter Onyeka Nwebonyl, and Ngwu Osita.
In presenting the motion, Senator Jimoh emphasized the global nature of insecurity, highlighting ongoing conflicts in Russia and Ukraine, broader geopolitical tensions, and increasing economic conflicts. He expressed concern about the growing impact of these global issues on Nigeria, where insecurity has become a pervasive problem, with violent crimes such as banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism widespread across the country.
Senator Jimoh stressed that President Bola Tinubu is committed to addressing the country’s security challenges and called for increased intelligence support to achieve peace. He urged the Senate to uphold the “Peace for All” ideology in line with the executive policy outlined in the “Renewed Hope Agenda.” The summit is expected to provide a platform for comprehensive discussions on effective ways to tackle insecurity and build a safer Nigeria.
The summit builds on past efforts, including a national summit on security set up by Senator Ahmad Lawan, former President of the 9th Senate. The upcoming summit aims to provide actionable solutions for the government’s consideration and address the pervasive insecurity affecting all parts of the country.
