The house of representatives are currently holding a special plenary session today Tuesday, November 25, to address Nigeria’s national security challenges.
A delegation of St Kitts and Nevis, led by the speaker of its parliament, Lanein Blanchette, as well as another group from the United States of America (USA) embassy, were admitted into the chamber for the plenary.
During the session, lawmakers are expected to review a consolidated internal assessment compiled by several committees.
The report covers security incidents across the country, emerging trends, oversight outcomes, and the status of past resolutions.
Committees on defence, national security and intelligence, police affairs, human rights, interior, foreign affairs, women affairs, youth development, and emergency and disaster preparedness are also scheduled to deliver evidence-based briefings.
A formal resolution outlining agreed interventions, deadlines, and oversight structures is expected to be issued at the end of the proceedings.
In his opening address, speaker Tajudeen Abbas reaffirmed that Nigeria’s sovereignty is not up for negotiation, even as he acknowledged the country’s long-standing partnership with the United States (U.S).
Abbas expressed the house’s willingness to collaborate with the U.S government on areas affecting Nigeria’s security architecture.
Abbas also disclosed that the house is giving thorough consideration to the proposed religious freedom accountability bill, noting that both Christian and Muslim communities have suffered targeted attacks from terrorist groups.
He further expressed concern over recent coups in neighboring West African states, describing them as developments that demand close attention.
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