•Tinubu and Akpabio
President Bola Tinubu is expected to declare open a one-day national dialogue on security and state police organised by the House of Representatives on Monday, April 22.
In a statement signed by the Reps’ spokesman, Akintunde Rotimi, the House said 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 is organised by the House of Representatives, in collaboration with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), FCDO/UKAID, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Rotimi said the event also aims to propose a model(s) as well as institutional and legal frameworks for the effective implementation of state policing in Nigeria.
He said: “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 quoted the speaker, Abbas Tajudeen as emphasising the urgency of the national dialogue, stating, “Insecurity in Nigeria demands urgent action and collective responsibility.”
He said further that 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.
The event which is scheduled to take place at the Abuja Continental Hotel (Former Sheraton Hotel & Tower is to be attended by the Senate president, Godwill Akpabio.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar are also expected to preside over different sessions during the dialogue.
Rotimi said: “Let us seize this opportunity to strengthen our security architecture and ensure the safety and well-being of all Nigerians.”
