The House of Representatives has inaugurated an Ad-Hoc Committee on Border Security.
The committee is expected to come up with appropriate strategies and/or recommendations, which will assist in the eradication of security threats or reducing them.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr Tajudeen Abbas inaugurated the committee on Tuesday
He said the National Assembly had constitutional mandate to ensure that agencies charged with safeguarding the borders do their jobs properly,
Abbas added that the interactive session reflected the commitment of the House to run a People’s House, one that was responsive to the fears and aspirations of the people.
The Speaker also said the task of securing the borders was a multi-dimensional and multi-agency responsibility.
He therefore called on all relevant agencies to foster greater co-operation, eliminate duplication of roles, and develop unified operational frameworks.
News edited by Favour Owonibi