NASS Poised To Enact Laws, Strengthen Resolutions Aims At Tackling Insecurity,Says Speaker Abbas, As He Holds Stakeholders Engagement In Jos
By Agada Daniel, Jos
The Speaker, House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, has expressed the 10th Assembly unwavering commitment and determination towards enacting laws and strengthening resolutions aimed at tackling insecurity ravaging Nigeria.
Abbas gave the assurance on Tuesday in Jos while addressing participants during a one day conference on the security challenges in Plateau and beyond.
Our reports that the House of Representatives adhoc committee on security with the theme:” Restoring stability and unity”, brought together top government functionaries, security agents, traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations as well as critical stakeholders in the peace building sector.
The 10th National Assembly Speaker represented by Hon. John Dafaan, member representing Mikang, Shendam and Qua’an-Pan Federal Constituency disclosed that since 2001 Plateau have been bedeviled by series violence.
He said the attacks are propelled by the convergence of different factors, leading to lost of thousands of lives, communities and properties worth billions of Naira.
“The House decisively decided to strengthen security appropriation to deal with emerging security challenges aimed at fostering trust among community and sustainable peaceful coexistence.
“We will strengthen intelligence gathering and early warning sign to tackle the drivers of socioeconomic and religious violence”, he stated.
Commending Nigeria’s first Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu intervention for Internally Displaced Persons and governor Caleb Mutfwang leadership quality in tackling the menace of insecurity, the speaker promised that the Legislative will continue working in synergy with the executive to improve security and wellbeing of Nigerians.
“Government must prioritize rehabilitation, reconstruction and stabilization of attack victims as we continue to extol the legacy of diversity and unity”, he added.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang described the conference as timely taking into account that the successive administrations in Plateau grapple with insecurity challenges.
The governor who was represented by his deputy, Josephine Piyo confirmed upon
assumption of office, it’s administration placed the security of lives and property at the forefront of its priorities.
“Decisive steps were taken to revamp the previously moribund state security outfit, Operation Rainbow, including the recruitment of personnel across the state to strengthen early warning systems and enhance intelligence gathering.
“Government established the Plateau Activity Centre, equipped with modern technology, including drone surveillance, to support coordinated security operations.
“Over 300 operational vehicles belonging to security agencies were refurbished, while motorcycles were procured to improve rapid response capabilities, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach communities”, she mentioned.
The Chairman, House of Representatives adhoc committee on security challenges in Plateau state and beyond, Hon. Dr. Adewale Hameed, revealed the adhoc committee was born out of necessity sometimes last year 2025.
Hameed further acknowledged that President Tinubu has directed special security deployments, approved humanitarian interventions, and insisted that the cries from Plateau must reach the highest level and be answered with action.
“We will restore Plateau State to its rightful Place. Not just as the Home of Peace and Tourism, but as a beacon of hope for Nigeria.”
