The House of Representatives push for lasting security solutions in Plateau state, set to hold a national security summit
The House of Representatives has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently deploy additional security personnel to Plateau state, with a particular focus on the violence-ravaged Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas, in a bid to stem the rising tide of attacks and restore peace.
The call was part of a series of resolutions adopted on Thursday following a motion of urgent public importance moved by Rep. Daniel Asama Ago, who decried the continued bloodshed, displacement, and destruction of property in parts of Plateau state.
The lawmakers also urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) to swiftly provide relief materials and medical supplies to the affected communities. They further advocated for the establishment of well-equipped camps to cater to displaced persons.
To address the underlying causes of the persistent violence, the House mandated its Committees on National Security and Intelligence, Defense, and Police Affairs to conduct a thorough investigation and report back within four weeks with actionable recommendations for sustainable peace.
Additionally, the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development was directed to develop and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation plan, including the reconstruction of destroyed homes, schools, and healthcare facilities.
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For effective implementation, the House Committee on Legislative Compliance was tasked with monitoring progress and submitting monthly updates to the chamber.
In his motion, Rep. Asama lamented the devastating impact of the recurring violence in Plateau State, which he said has resulted in “the tragic loss of numerous lives, displacement of thousands, destruction of property, and severe disruption of economic and agricultural activities.”
He warned that the frequency and brutality of the attacks point to deeper security failings and underscored the urgent need for coordinated, long-term interventions.
“The humanitarian crisis is worsening by the day,” Asama noted, “with inadequate relief and limited support for survivors and displaced persons.”
He reminded his colleagues that the constitution places the security and welfare of citizens as the primary responsibility of government, emphasizing that lasting peace is critical for national cohesion, economic development, and the overall stability of the north central region and the country at large.
In his contribution former deputy Speaker Rep. Ahmed Idris Wase (APC Plateau), appreciated the mover of the motion and the speaker of the House for financial donations to the people of plateau and the state. He said: “ You brought succour to the people of plateau state by generously donating the sum of N100 million in favour of the victims, N50 million to the government of plateau, N20 million to the people of Bassa and N20 million to the people of Bokkos am N10 million to Biom.”
Wase pleaded with the speaker for peace national discussion to be championed by initiative of the speaker.
To this end the House resolved to constitute an ad-hoc committee to champion the national security summit.
