The Senate has agreed to form an ad hoc committee to organise a two-day national security summit in Abuja.
The proposed summit will bring together representatives from the federal, state, and local governments, along with traditional institutions and key stakeholders in the security sector, to devise practical solutions to Nigeria’s ongoing security challenges.
During Tuesday’s plenary session, senators deliberated on the usefulness of convening yet another summit, noting that previous gatherings had yielded limited results.
Supporters of the motion contended that a fresh approach involving a broader range of participants could generate new insights, help unify the national security framework, and equip the armed forces with updated strategies.
However, some lawmakers expressed reservations, cautioning that recommendations from earlier summits had not been effectively implemented, and warned against repeating unproductive exercises.
Despite the concerns, the motion was adopted, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio instructing the ad hoc committee to commence arrangements without delay.
The summit is expected to feature delegates from the federal government, all 36 state governments, and local councils. Traditional rulers and community leaders will also be involved to ensure grassroots perspectives are considered.
Discussions will focus on emerging threats, intelligence sharing, community-based security models, and the development of a national security action document to support legislative and operational reforms.
Experts from both domestic and international war colleges are also expected to contribute to the summit.