Sen. Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, reaffirms Nigeria’s dedication to fostering peace and security in West Africa.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the opening of the international roundtable on Parliamentary Security Sector Governance in Abuja, Akpabio emphasized the commitment during the event organized by NILDS in collaboration with KAS. Lawmakers from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Ghana participated in the roundtable.<\/p>\n
Represented by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, Sen. Daniel Gbenga, Akpabio recommend synergy among countries in the sub-region to address insecurity.<\/p>\n
\u201cNigeria is a country that is willing and determined to ensure that the West Africa sub- region enjoys peace, security, shared prosperity in our developmental goals.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn order to mitigate the challenges already identified, it is important to properly address insecurity in the West African sub region.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis can be done through deep cooperation and deliberate policies and laws by our parliament, as well as empower the parliament to assume full legislative powers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, said the security sector plays a pivotal role in ensuring peace, stability, and development within any nation.<\/p>\n
Represented by the Deputy Speaker, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, Abbas said effective governance and reform of the security sector were essential for upholding the rule of law, protecting human rights, and safeguarding democratic principle.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn this regard, the role of parliament is indispensable as it serves as a key institution for oversight, legislation, and budgetary control over the security sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cI urge all stakeholders present to consider practical strategies for enhancing parliamentary engagement in security sector governance.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis may involve developing specialised training programs for parliamentarians on security related matters, establishing robust mechanisms for information sharing between security agencies and parliamentary committees.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlso for fostering a culture of dialogue and cooperation between the executive and legislative branches on security policy formulation,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Director-General, NILDS, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman said that in recent times, West Africa faced a scourge of terrorism, insurgency, and transnational crime.<\/p>\n
He said that the menace presented formidable threats to the collective peace and stability of the region.<\/p>\n
According to him, security issues, including illicit trafficking and the movement of armed groups, further compound the complexities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must confront these urgently; internal conflicts, driven by various factors, pose additional challenges that require our immediate attention.<\/p>\n
\u201cMore recently, the series of military coups that have taken place in and around our region which remains a threat to peace, the rule of law and democratic stability within the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs legislators, you stand at the forefront of crafting responses to these challenges.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe laws and policies you shape must not only address the immediate threats but also lay the foundation for sustainable security sector governance and reform,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Sulaiman said the roundtable provided an opportunity to pool insights, share best practices, and develop legislative frameworks that are responsive to the unique security dynamics of West Africa.<\/p>\n
Peran said that there has been a spread of terrorism and violent extremism with terrorist groups becoming more and more sophisticated.<\/p>\n
\u201cWave to try to understand better why the security situation is so complex and what can be done to improve it in a sustainable fashion said the Resident Rep of KAS, Ms Marija Peran.<\/p>\n
According to her, security sector reforms and governance plays a vital role in stabilising the region.<\/p>\n
She said they had also been recognised as an essential precondition not only for conflict prevention, post-conflict reconstruction and peace-building but in general for good governance.<\/p>\n
\u201cSecurity sector reforms, repurposing of security institutions and agencies, improved interagency cooperation and effective oversight of the security sector are critical enablers to create the peaceful and secure Africa,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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