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Abbas: Nigeria's security challenges demand bold, fresh thinking Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of thehouse of representatives, says Nigeria’s security challenges require “bold and fresh thinking”, noting that existing strategies have not been effective. Abbas spoke on Monday in Abuja at a public hearing organised by the house committee on defence on bills aimed at strengthening key areas of national defence, including military education and training, joint operations, healthcare support, strategic research, and veterans’ welfare. “Fellow Nigerians, we cannot pretend that our nation is at ease. From the relentless insurgency in the north-east, to the scourge of banditry and kidnapping in the north-west, the farmer-herder crises in the north-central and the separatist agitations in the south-sast – our armed forces are stretched, yet they remain our first and last line of defence,” he said. “In addition, we face emerging threats: maritime piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, cyber warfare, and the nexus between organised crime and terrorism. It is against this backdrop that the 10th house of representatives has resolved to strengthen the legal and institutional frameworks that govern our mili…

Lawmakers Consider Four Bills to Strengthen Nigeria's Security ... Home Nigeria Lawmakers Consider Four Bills to Strengthen Nigeria’s Security Framework Nigeria Lawmakers Consider Four Bills to Strengthen Nigeria’s Security Framework Gloria Essien Abuja June 15, 2026 0 9 Share Facebook X Pinterest WhatsApp The House of Representatives has commenced consideration of four key military reform bills aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture, enhancing military administration, promoting food security, and improving the welfare of veterans. The bills, which were the subject of a public hearing in Abuja, are designed as legislative responses to evolving security challenges confronting the country. They include; HB.1820, which seeks to establish an Armed Forces Farms and Ranches Scheme to support food security and military operations in conflict-prone agricultural communities; HB.1719, which focuses on gender representation in the Armed Forces; HB.1949, which proposes the repeal of the Armed Forces Act and the enactment of a new Nigerian Military Force Bill; and HB.1950, which seeks to establish a legal framework for the welfare and representation of military veterans. Declar…

Abbas Seeks 'Bold, Fresh' Legislative Response To Nigeria's Security ... The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD , has called for bold, fresh ideas to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges, saying the current approach has not yielded desired results. Declaring open a public hearing on security-related bills on Monday, Abbas said the proposed legislative interventions would form part of the 10th National Assembly’s legacy. Advertisement The hearing, convened by the House Committee on Defence, chaired by Hon. Babajimi Benson, is aimed at strengthening the legal and institutional frameworks governing the military. “This hearing is not a rubber stamp but a platform for robust, evidence-based engagement,” Abbas said. “The security challenges we face today demand bold, fresh thinking. The old ways have not fully worked. We must be open to legislative innovations.” Advertisement He listed key bills under consideration: HB. 1820 – Armed Forces Farms and Ranches Scheme, to link food security with military capacity in conflict-prone agricultural zones; HB. 1719– Gender Representation in the Armed Forces, to harness talents regardless of gender; HB. 1949 – Re…

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Nigeria's security demands bold, fresh approach—Speaker Abbas Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Google+ Reddit Linkedin The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has called for fresh, bold ideas to tackle the security challenges facing Nigeria, noting that the current approach has not really worked. Speaker Abbas, who proposes legislative interventions, said the solutions proffered will be part of the 10th National Assembly’s legacy. The Speaker made this known on Monday while declaring open a public hearing on security-related bills convened by the House Committee on Defence, chaired by Hon. Babajimi Benson. Speaker Abbas noted that it is against the backdrop of the current security realities that the 10th House has resolved to “strengthen the legal and institutional frameworks that govern our military.” He also stated that the hearing “is not a rubber stamp” but a platform for robust, evidence-based engagement. The bills are: HB.1820 (Armed Forces Farms and Ranches Scheme) – linking national food security with military capacity, especially in conflict-prone agricultural zones; HB.1719 (Gender Representation in the Armed Forces) – recognising that no …