Nigerian House of Representatives Advances Bill to Reform Armed Forces Act

The Nigerian House of Representatives has advanced a bill to amend the Armed Forces Act, seeking to strengthen the military's command structure for improved coordination and oversight. Led by lawmakers like Hon.

Aminu Balele and Hon. Midala Usman Balami, the proposed amendments aim to modernize the legal framework of the armed forces in line with international standards.

The bill clarifies the roles of service chiefs and the Chief of Defence Staff, emphasizing the need for operational coordination and discipline across the army, navy, and air force. Speaker Tajudeen Abba has referred the bill to a relevant committee for further legislative action.