28 November 2025
The House is expected to release a consolidated resolution capturing all recommendations from the three-day session and thereafter forward them to the executive for immediate implementation.
The House of Representatives on Thursday concluded a three-day special session on national security with nearly five hours of robust deliberations, raising urgent concerns over the worsening insecurity in Nigeria.
The session, which began on Tuesday, brought together lawmakers to interrogate the increased security crises in the country and examine strategies for protecting citizens against terrorism, banditry, and other violent crimes.
Over the three days, lawmakers discussed the structural weaknesses in Nigeria’s security architecture, the inadequate welfare of security personnel, and the need for stronger community engagement in intelligence and law enforcement.
They also examined the impact of poverty, unemployment, and climate change on the proliferation of criminal networks.
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Wednesday’s session saw particularly intense debates, with representatives highlighting personal experiences from their relatives and constituencies, warning that continued inaction could consign Nigeria to a dark page in history.
On Thursday, the lawmakers reflected deep frustration with existing national policies and enforcement mechanisms. Several members lamented the absence of an effective victim support system, uneven delivery of justice, and the slow pace of critical reforms such as state policing and community-based security initiatives.
