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The Nigerian Senate has announced plans to convene a national security summit aimed at examining ways to improve the country’s security landscape and develop stronger responses to emerging threats.
The summit is scheduled for October 12-13 at the International Conference Center in Abuja.
The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, announced the dates during plenary on Tuesday in Abuja.
According to Akpabio, the event is themed:
“Strengthening Nigeria’s National Security Architecture: Innovation, Collaboration and Resilience in a Changing World.”
He said discussions would begin at 9am each day, with lawmakers and key stakeholders expected to examine measures to improve national security coordination.
The Senate President described the summit as an important opportunity to evaluate existing security structures and identify areas that need improvement.
Akpabio called on senators to actively participate in discussions focused on creating conditions for Nigerians to carry out their daily activities safely.
He particularly underlined the importance of ensuring that citizens can return to their farms and economic activities without fear.
He also encouraged security agencies to participate fully in the summit and provide insights that could help strengthen national security strategies.
The Senate President said the meeting will bring together stakeholders to discuss:
- better security architecture;
- stronger cooperation between agencies;
- innovative approaches to emerging threats;
- national resilience.
He described the summit as overdue and said the Senate is committed to contributing to solutions that address Nigeria’s security concerns.
After the announcement, the Senate adjourned the plenary session until October 13, coinciding with the conclusion of the summit.
The event is expected to bring together lawmakers, security officials and other stakeholders to deliberate on strategies to improve security across the country.
