HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WANTS TINUBU TO DIRECT FINANCE MINISTER TO ENSURE FULL FUNDING FOR INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES TO SECURE NIGERIA’S FUTURE 20-01-25
By Sadiq Aminu The House of Representatives wants President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Minister of Finance to ensure full release of the 2024 capital allocation to the security and intelligence sector in the overall interest of the nation’s security.
The House Committee on National Security and Intelligence, made the call during budget defence session for agencies under the Office of the National Security Adviser.
Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Ahmed Satomi expressed displeasure that capital allocation to some of the intelligence agencies has not been released, while releases to others has not been encouraging.
Mr. Satomi, who noted that there has been appreciable allocation to the Intelligence subsector, however pointed out that the sector has been grossly under funded considering the significance of intelligence and security to the Socio-economic development of the nation.
The Chairmen House Committee on National Security and intelligence emphasized the importance of collective efforts in ensuring the security and welfare of Nigerian citizens, adding that the Committee’s oversight jurisdiction encompasses critical agencies that play vital role in maintaining national security
In his remarks, Permanent Secretary, Special Services in the Office of the National Security Adviser, Mohammed Sanusi Danjuma said the proposed budget is tailored towards addressing the evolving security challenges facing the nation, ensuring the effective coordination of security agencies, seamless intelligence gathering and information sharing, and other specialized services to enhance National Security.
He said the budget will enhance coordination and Collaboration by strengthening partnerships within security agencies to foster a more cohesive and responsive security architecture; enhance infrastructural development by improving existing operational facilities and equipment to support efficient service delivery and ensure capacity building and manpower development by upgrading the skills and expertise of personnel to address emerging security challenges.
The Permanent Secretary assured the commitment of the Intelligence Community to transparency, accountability and effective resource management by ensuring that the budgetary provisions align with the government’s overall security objectives.