The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review will hold a high-level legislative dialogue today, Monday, June 16, focused on overhauling Nigeria’s security structure.
In collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the event is themed “Nigeria’s Peace and Security: The Constitutional Imperatives” and is taking place at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Abuja.
According to a statement issued Sunday, June 15, by House Spokesman Akin Rotimi, top security chiefs are expected to attend, including National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Christopher Musa, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, DSS Director-General Oluwatosin Ajayi, and NIA Director-General Amb. Mohammed Mohammed.
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Legal scholars, policy experts, civil society organisations, community leaders from conflict-affected regions, and lawmakers will also be present at the session.
Rotimi explained that the dialogue forms part of “the House’s strategic efforts to address Nigeria’s complex security challenges through constitutional reform.”
Central to the discussion is House Bill 617, which proposes the creation of state police and a broader restructuring of the country’s law enforcement system.
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who chairs the Constitution Review Committee, will preside over the meeting.
Goodwill messages are expected from Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, while President Bola Tinubu will deliver a keynote address in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.