The House of Representatives on Tuesday held a special plenary focused on the country’s worsening security situation, with delegations from St. Kitts, Nevis, and the United States Embassy admitted into the chamber.
The visiting team from St. Kitts and Nevis was led by the Speaker of its National Assembly, Lanein Blanchette, while officials from the US Mission also observed proceedings.
The session is expected to examine a consolidated internal security assessment prepared by multiple House committees.
The document details nationwide security incidents, emerging threats, findings from oversight visits, and the status of previous resolutions issued by the parliament.
The House Committees on Defence, National Security and Intelligence, Police Affairs, Human Rights, Interior, Foreign Affairs, Women Affairs, Youth Development, and Emergency and Disaster Preparedness are scheduled to present evidence-based briefings.
A formal resolution outlining agreed interventions, implementation timelines, and monitoring structures is expected at the close of the House session.
Speaker Tajudeen Abbas reaffirmed that Nigeria’s territorial integrity “is not up for negotiation.”
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He acknowledged the country’s long-standing partnership with the United States and said the House is open to deeper collaboration on matters affecting Nigeria’s security architecture.
Abbas also revealed that the House is carefully reviewing the proposed Religious Freedom Accountability Bill.
The speaker noted that both Christians and Muslims have suffered targeted attacks from terrorist groups, underscoring the need for balanced legislative action.
Speaker Abbas further expressed concern about the recent wave of military coups in neighbouring West African states, describing the trend as one that requires close regional monitoring.
