Lawmakers under the aegis of Network of African Parliamentarians for Defence and Security, has declared that President Buhari’s achievements in the area of security has formed an attracting point for other countries in the continent.
Leader of the group and chairman, Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Sha’aban Ibrahim Sharada, during the 7th Extraordinary Session of the Network on Wednesday in Abuja, stated that the body has succeeded in commending the Buhari administration for remarkable performance in facilitating efficient national security sector reform that attracts the attention of sister African countries.
“Mr. Honorary President and Distinguished delegates, it is significant to note that the Buhari administration has not only prioritised security on its governance agenda, but has committed more time, logistics and resources to address the national security challenges than any regime in the history of democratic governance in Nigeria.
“At this point, it is important to mention the professionaliswation of the military/intelligence community, enhanced provision of capacity development services, improved international collaboration within ECOWAS states and consistent increase in annual budgetary allocations for security sector over the years.
“This fantastic development has strengthened the national security agencies to address disturbing security threats from Boko Haram insurgents and other emerging crimes to ensure stability in governance and peaceful coexistence in the country.”