The Senate has resolved to convene a three-day National Security Summit in response to growing insecurity across the country.
The decision followed a motion raised during plenary on Tuesday by Senator Jimoh Ibrahim (APC, Ondo), co-sponsored by four other lawmakers. The motion, titled “Urgent Need for a National Security Summit,” highlighted rising threats both locally and globally.
Senator Ibrahim warned that recent security incidents risk undermining the progress made by Nigeria’s security forces, noting that issues such as banditry, terrorism, and kidnappings have become widespread across both urban and rural communities.
He added that President Bola Tinubu is committed to peace and that the summit would support his efforts through fresh intelligence and community-level insight.
“No country will allow its citizens to understand security by living with insecurity,” Ibrahim said, calling for the promotion of peace as outlined in the president’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, backed the summit, stating that although past efforts have fallen short, it is vital to continue exploring new strategies.
“Insecurity now manifests in various dimensions across different regions. There is no one-size-fits-all solution,” Moro said.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio emphasised the importance of inclusivity, noting that the summit would involve representatives from states, traditional institutions, student unions, and communities most affected by insecurity. “Security is everybody’s business,” Akpabio said.
The Senate also urged the federal government to review and overhaul Nigeria’s security policies based on the summit’s recommendations.
About the Author
