The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has called for stronger collaboration between the Federal Government and state legislatures to advance reforms in internal security, governance and public service delivery across Nigeria.
Tunji-Ojo made the call on Thursday while receiving members of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, led by its Chairman and Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Interior headquarters in Abuja.
The minister reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to fostering closer institutional partnerships with state legislatures, describing them as critical stakeholders in Nigeria’s governance framework.
He said sustained collaboration between federal and sub-national institutions would be instrumental in driving lasting reforms in internal security, border management and civic administration.
According to Tunji-Ojo, the Ministry of Interior remains committed to building productive relationships with state legislatures and will give due consideration to proposals presented by the Conference in line with existing government policies and national priorities.
He stressed that the ministry would continue to implement people-centred reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s internal security architecture, improving border management and enhancing the efficiency and integrity of the country’s governance systems.
Earlier, Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, Emomotimi Guwor, commended the minister for what he described as his reform-oriented leadership, saying the initiatives introduced under his stewardship reflected the confidence reposed in him by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Guwor noted that state legislatures, as the tier of government closest to the grassroots, play a strategic role in supporting policies and reforms that directly impact citizens.
He called for deeper collaboration between the Conference and the Ministry of Interior to strengthen national unity, reinforce Nigeria’s security architecture and improve public service delivery across the federation.
The Conference chairman also pledged the commitment of State Houses of Assembly nationwide to provide the legislative support required to advance the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to sustained engagement and strategic cooperation, expressing confidence that stronger federal-state partnerships would enhance governance, bolster internal security and deliver greater benefits to Nigerians.
