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- Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq
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The House of Representatives, in collaboration with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), FCDO/UKAID, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), will convene a One-Day National Dialogue on Security and State Police.
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 also aims to propose model(s) as well as institutional and legal frameworks for the effective implementation of state policing in Nigeria.
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.
Event Details:
Date: Monday, April 22, 2024
Venue: Abuja Continental Hotel (Former Sheraton Hotel & Towers)
Time: 9:00 am
Distinguished Guests:
Special Guest of Honour: H.E. Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, GCFR
President, Commander-in-Chief Federal Republic of Nigeria
Guest of Honour: H.E. Senator Godwill Akpabio, CONPresident of the Senate
Chairmen of Sessions: H.E. Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFRFormer President, Federal Republic of Nigeria;
H.E. Abdulsalami Abubakar, GCFR
Former Head of State, Federal Republic of Nigeria
Invited Guests: All State Governors, Diplomatic Community, All Citizens of Nigeria Host: Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD., Speaker of the House of Representatives, emphasized the urgency of the National Dialogue, stating, "Insecurity in Nigeria demands urgent action and collective responsibility. 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."Let us seize this opportunity to strengthen our security architecture and ensure the safety and well-being of all Nigerians," he said.
Signed:
Rep. Akin Rotimi Jr.
House Spokesman / Chairman, House Committee on Media and Public Affairs
For inquiries, please contact:
08038454445, 08033278068, 08033043527
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