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CHARLES AWUZIE COMMENDS DEPUTY SPEAKER BENJAMIN KALU FOR SUPPORTING NATIONAL SECURITY REFORM, ANNOUNCES HIS PARTICIPATION AT NPSC
Convener of the National Private Security Conference (NPSC),Charles Awuzie, has publicly expressed profound appreciation to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu for his timely intervention and unwavering support in advancing conversations on a more inclusive national security framework for Nigeria.
In a statement following what he described as one of the toughest days in driving discussions around insecurity in the country, Awuzie revealed that a crucial intervention by the Deputy Speaker significantly altered the outcome of a high-level engagement focused solely on national security.
According to him, the Deputy Speaker responded to his call at a critical moment, providing support that helped steer the meeting towards achieving its intended objectives.
“Yesterday was one of the toughest days in driving the conversation for a more inclusive approach in tackling insecurity in our country. At the peak of that tough day, I reached out to the Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu and he stepped up for me like a big brother would,” Awuzie stated.
He noted that Kalu’s support was not an isolated occurrence, stressing that the Deputy Speaker has consistently demonstrated commitment to initiatives aimed at strengthening governance and national development.
Awuzie further highlighted Kalu’s leadership role in the ongoing constitutional amendment process seeking to harmonise state policing in Nigeria, describing the proposal as a revolutionary security restructuring initiative that enjoys the support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
He argued that the integration of state police and private security operators into Nigeria’s security architecture could transform the nation’s approach to combating crime and insecurity, citing successful models in countries such as Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Africa.
While acknowledging that no security framework is entirely without challenges, Awuzie echoed the Deputy Speaker’s position that reforms should be embraced when the benefits substantially outweigh the risks.
The NPSC convener also disclosed that invitations have been extended to key stakeholders, including state governors and security experts, with expectations of additional confirmations ahead of the conference.
He announced that Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu will be one of the distinguished speakers at the forthcoming National Private Security Conference, a development he described as a major boost to ongoing conversations around state policing and private sector participation in national security.
According to the organisers, more than 3,000 participants have already registered for the conference, underscoring growing public interest in discussions aimed at developing a safer, more inclusive, and more effective security framework for Nigeria.
The conference is expected to bring together policymakers, security professionals, private sector stakeholders, and civil society actors to explore practical pathways towards strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture and addressing emerging security challenges across the country.
