The House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has promised to hold security agencies accountable for every penny allocated to them to tackle the security challenges facing the country.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas gave, the assurance on Thursday at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja while addressing a world press conference on the state of the nation.
“In line with our legislative agenda, the 10th House is committed to the security of our nation. I can assure Nigerians that this House will hold security agencies accountable for every fund allocated to them to fight insecurity and insurgency,” he said.
He noted that the very fabric of the society was being tested and the unity of the country challenged owing to insecurity across the country.
Abbas added that as representatives of the Nigerian people, the House would not pay lip service to the plight of the same individuals “who elected us into office to protect their interests.”
“It is our resolve to see that Nigerians, wherever they are, live their normal lives in peace and relative ease.
The speaker said, “We are acutely aware of the rising security challenges affecting different parts of the country. As elected representatives, we acknowledge the pain and suffering of every family that has been a victim of brutal crimes and needless violence. Let it be known that your cries have not fallen on deaf ears, and your tears have not gone unseen. We stand in solidarity with every Nigerian affected and commit to deploying robust legislative measures to empower our security agencies, ensure justice, and restore peace and order in our communities,”
Abbas said the recent acquisition of T-129 ATAK helicopter and the King Air 360i aircraft for the Air Force by the Federal Government was an indication of President Tinubu’s commitment “to investing in the security infrastructure of our nation.”
