House Press Corps Advocates State Police for Community Security

The House of Representatives Press Corps has called for effective community-based policing, emphasizing that a proposed state police framework could enhance security and federalism in Nigeria. This call was made during the 2nd Annual Distinguished Parliamentarian Lecture held on Tuesday at the National Assembly Library Auditorium in Abuja.

The lecture, titled “The Imperative for State Police: Securing Communities, Strengthening Federalism,” was presented by Nnadubem Moghalu, Secretary of the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Planning and Research. The event gathered lawmakers, government officials, security stakeholders, and civil society representatives to discuss the implications of state police.

Gboyega Onadiran, Chairman of the House Press Corps, noted that the lecture aimed to foster informed discussions on national issues. The event also recognized three individuals for their contributions to national security and community development: Farmer Mohammed Umaru Bago received the Legislative Legacy and Rural Development Icon Award, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo was honored with the Award of Excellence in National Assets Protection, and Hon. Henry Nwawuba received the Icon of Legislative Research Award.