The Clerk of the House of Representatives in Nigeria, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, has urged clerks of relevant standing committees on the security sector in the National Assembly to address the systemic and structural drivers of conflict in the country and find solutions to them.
Speaking at a 2-day workshop on “Security sector governance: Promoting collaboration among Clerks of Security-related Committees,” Danzaria emphasized the importance of parliamentary involvement in the security sector and the need for committees to work together to ensure effective oversight, transparency, and accountability in the management of security forces.
The workshop aimed to promote collaboration among clerks of security-related committees and explore best practices for building parliamentary capacity in security sector governance.