The senate has passed the National Emergency Toll Service (NETS) establishment bill 2025 at second reading, which seeks to create a uniform, accessible, and rapid emergency response system through a dedicated three-digit and toll-free number nationwide.
Sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua (Katsina central), the legislation received overwhelming support and also empowers the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to serve as the regulatory authority for the service, with the aim of enhancing coordination in emergency response across the country.
Amid renewed national security challenges, the senate has also announced a major reorganization of several standing committees, fulfilling its earlier pledge to reconstitute the committee on national security and intelligence.
The announcement was made during plenary by the senate selection committee, chaired by senate president Godswill Akpabio.
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