On Monday, June 16, 2025, the House of Representatives’ Committee on Constitution Review, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), will convene a high-level Legislative Dialogue on National Security Architecture at the National Counter Terrorism Centre in Abuja. Themed “Nigeria’s Peace and Security: The Constitutional Imperatives,” the event aims to address Nigeria’s multifaceted security challenges through constitutional reforms, with a focus on legislative proposals like House Bill 617 (HB-617), which advocates for the establishment of state police and a restructured law enforcement framework. House Spokesman Akin Rotimi announced the dialogue, highlighting its role in fostering inclusive solutions to insecurity, including banditry, terrorism, and communal conflicts.
Key Attendees and Agenda: Chaired by Deputy Speaker and Committee Chairman Benjamin Kalu, the dialogue will feature top security officials, including:
- National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu
- Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Christopher Musa
- Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun
- Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) Oluwatosin Ajayi
- Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency Amb. Mohammed Mohammed
The event will also include legal and policy experts, civil society organizations, community leaders from frontier regions, and lawmakers. President Bola Tinubu is expected to deliver a keynote address, with goodwill messages from Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. The dialogue seeks to generate comprehensive recommendations for strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture and establish a collaborative framework for inter-agency cooperation, as outlined in posts on X by @HouseNGR and @NigeriaStories. Kalu emphasized the urgency of reducing Nigeria’s 90-minute security response time, a concern raised during prior committee engagements with security heads.
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