Kalu Outlines 10th NASS Efforts Against Nigeria's Insecurity

On Tuesday, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, discussed the 10th National Assembly's initiatives to combat Nigeria's insecurity crisis during a roundtable at Chatham House in London.

He highlighted the Assembly's constitutional powers to confront insecurity, noting a significant increase in security and defense allocations from ₦2.98 trillion to ₦5.41 trillion in the 2026 budget, marking an 81% rise over three years. Kalu stated that security is a top priority, with the Assembly considering approximately 1,500 substantive motions focused on security issues from June 2023 to June 2026.

He mentioned the importance of summoning security chiefs and establishing permanent security outposts in vulnerable communities. The Deputy Speaker also referenced the passage of the revised Cybercrime Act 2024 and the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons Act 2024, aimed at enhancing coordination among armed forces.

He argued that Nigeria's centralized police system is inadequate for its vast population and territory, advocating for the State Police Bill as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's legacy initiatives.