The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas has urged President Bola Tinubu to demand greater performance and accountability from Service Chiefs to stem insecurity in the country.
Abbas made the call in his opening speech at plenary on Tuesday as the house resumed from Christmas and New Year holidays.
He said that for too long, the nation had been caught in the vicious grip of insecurity, a malaise that spreads its tentacles far and wide.
According to him, in spite of the numerous security measures, this menace continues to thrive, mocking efforts to build a cohesive, peaceful and prosperous nation.
The speaker said that the conventional approaches to security espoused for so long are no longer sufficient.
Abbas said that the time had come to think out of the box and adopt new and contemporary strategies that better respond to the complexities of our current challenges.
“In these trying times, President Bola Tinubu has exhibited exemplary leadership and a proactive approach.
“His recent interventions and directives for more action by security agencies are timely and reflective of his deep-seated resolve to restore peace and order.
“Indeed, the time has come for the President to demand greater performance and accountability from our service chiefs and all security and enforcement agencies.
“I implore the President not to shy away from making the tough decisions; if necessary, we must not hesitate to enact changes within our security apparatus, for the cost of inaction is far too great to bear,” he said.
Abbas commended the efforts of security agencies in the country describing them as patriotic and brave.
He, however, said that the time had come for to review approaches and strategies, innovate and adapt new ones as the enemy evolves.
“I challenge you to rise to this occasion, to demonstrate the indomitable spirit for which you are known, and to do more in safeguarding the lives and properties of our people,” he said.