Senator Uba Sani tasks NASS on state police, security

Former Senator Uba Sani, speaking during the 3-day Open Week, emphasized several critical legislative priorities for the 10th Assembly.

 

He highlighted the urgent need to prioritize the establishment of State Police as a crucial step towards addressing insecurity in Nigeria.

 

He commended the leadership of the House of Representatives for their efforts in advancing legislation on this front and pledged support for this initiative.

Senator Sani also underscored the pressing issue of illicit firearms proliferation in Nigeria, noting that the Firearms Act requires revision to align with global best practices.

 

He pointed out that Nigeria hosts a significant portion of illicit arms in West Africa, highlighting the need for legislative action to curb this menace.

In addition to security concerns, Senator Sani urged the National Assembly to focus on tackling the challenges of out-of-school children, emphasizing that Nigeria currently holds the highest number globally.

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He stressed the importance of legislative instruments aimed at addressing this issue and reducing the high poverty levels and financial exclusion affecting a large segment of the population.

He concluded by urging legislators to prioritize robust legislation that effectively addresses poverty, unemployment, and other socio-economic challenges faced by Nigerians, emphasizing the need for actionable measures rather than excuses concerning legislative remuneration.