The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Border Security has pledged support to the Nigeria Police Force in efforts to strengthen the nation’s border security architecture.
The commitment was made during a working visit by members of the committee to the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Police Force’s readiness to deepen collaboration with the legislature in tackling border-related security challenges.
Speaking through the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Bzigu Yakubu Kwazhi, the IGP welcomed the delegation and described national security as a collective responsibility that requires coordinated strategies, institutional synergy and a shared national vision. He commended the committee for its proactive engagement and support for security sector reforms.
The delegation was led by the committee chairman, Hon. Isah Mohammed Anka, and included Hon. David Agada, Hon. Davidson Akinlayo Kolawole, Hon. Paul Gowon, Hon. Saba Ahmed Adamu, as well as the committee clerk, Mrs Jemila Umar.
Hon. Anka assured the Police leadership of the committee’s commitment to enhancing border security, pledging legislative support particularly in the deployment of modern technology, improved welfare for border personnel, and specialised training programmes for officers of the Border Patrol Force.
Also speaking, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Border Patrol Force, AIG Nemi Iwoh, lauded the committee’s leadership and noted that the swift implementation of resolutions reached during the engagement would significantly bolster Nigeria’s border security framework.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its resolve, under the leadership of IGP Egbetokun, to safeguard the integrity of the country’s borders and to sustain collaboration with the National Assembly and other stakeholders in pursuit of lasting security outcomes.
