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National Assembly Backs Tinubu’s Security Reforms and Proposed State Police Framework
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2026-05-29 05:41   Politics   10

National Assembly Backs Tinubu’s Security Reforms and Proposed State Police Framework

Senate President Godswill Akpabio say the National Assembly go continue to support President Bola Tinubu on security matters and major economic reforms wey government believe fit improve the country.Akpabio talk this one after him lead top Senate officers go pay Sallah visit to the president for him Lagos residence.

According to am, security for Nigeria don improve compared to previous years when insurgents dey occupy territories and bomb attacks dey happen often.Him talk say no part of Nigeria currently dey under insurgent control and that organised bomb blasts don reduce seriously.Even with the progress, Akpabio admit say security challenges still remain, especially attacks on soft targets like schools, churches and mosques.Him say the National Assembly dey work on a framework for state police to help states participate more actively in protecting lives and property.

According to am, lawmakers dey consider a regulated state policing system under a national commission wey go supervise recruitment, training, promotions and conduct so that state police no go become political tools.The Senate President also encourage Nigerians to support security agencies by reporting suspicious activities around their communities.On the economy, Akpabio praise Tinubu’s reforms, especially the removal of fuel subsidy and the unification of exchange rates.Him say the administration inherit serious economic problems but don begin to reposition the economy towards stability and growth.

Akpabio further highlight major infrastructure projects like the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and the Lagos-Badagry-Sokoto road corridor, saying dem fit improve transportation and agriculture.He also reveal say the National Assembly dey consider increasing funding for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund from 0.5 per cent to one per cent of federation revenue allocation to strengthen police equipment and infrastructure.

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