Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed concern about the increasing number of hoodlums infiltrating the National Assembly complex, leading to incidents where several senators have lost their phones. During a courtesy visit by the members of the National Assembly Service Commission in Abuja, Akpabio highlighted the urgent need to address the security situation and maintain a cleaner environment in the complex.
Akpabio emphasized that the influx of unauthorized people into the premises has resulted in threats to lawmakers. He mentioned that these individuals loiter around the Senate and House of Representatives wings, causing disturbances, begging, and posing security risks to both lawmakers and National Assembly staff.
Chairman of the NASC, Ahmed Kadi Amshi, had previously presented various challenges faced by the Commission to Akpabio during the meeting. Among these issues were concerns about staff allowances and infrastructural decay. In response, Akpabio acknowledged the substantial resources allocated for staff comfort but stressed that the focus shouldn’t be solely on staff welfare.
Regarding the infrastructural decay and untidy environment, Akpabio lamented the sorry state in which the 10th Assembly operates. He cited instances of lawmakers losing valuable belongings, including phones, to hoodlums who position themselves strategically within the complex.
The situation highlights the need for enhanced security measures and improved maintenance of the National Assembly complex to ensure a safe and conducive working environment for lawmakers and staff.
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