Strat.1 Strengthen the anti-terrorism Act to provide guidelines for the prosecution of suspects, and allow for international cooperation in combating terrorism
Strat.2 Domesticate the ECOWAS Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons, Ammunition to regulate the possession, use and trade of these weapons in Nigeria.
Strat.3 Collaborate with the Office of the National security Adviser to amend the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015, to tackle emerging threats and protect Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII)
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 The House of Representatives has advanced the proposal seeking to amend the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2020 to enhance the prosecution of terrorism suspects and facilitate international cooperation in combating terrorism
Strat.2 The House of Representatives passed a bill to establish the National Commission Against the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons to domesticate the ECOWAS Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons through the establishment of a legal and institutional framework to control the illegal flow of small arms and light weapons within Nigeria
Strat.3 In February 2024, the 10th House of Representatives passed a bill to amend the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act of 2015. Among other things, the bill introduced a 0.5% levy on electronic transactions to fund national cybersecurity initiatives, etc.
Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Insurgency
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Implementation Strategies
Strat.1 Create legal frameworks for rehabilitating and reintegrating of excombatants, such as former Boko Haram militants who denounce violence
Strat.2 Establish a legal framework to bolster border control, surveillance, and enhance cooperation with neighbouring countries
Strat.3 Adopt legislative measures that promote economic opportunities in geo-political zones most affected by insecurity. This includes laws promoting investments, youth employment, and skills training to prevent radicalisation.
Strat.4 Pass the Electronic Surveillance & Communications Privacy Bill to restrict wire taps from telephone calls and transmissions of electronic data by computer.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 The House of Representatives has introduced proposed legislation for the establishment of a National Commission for Amnesty Rehabilitation and Reintegration
Strat.2 The House of Representatives is yet to introduce a specific legislation dedicated solely to the establishment of a legal framework but has deliberated on several motions aimed at enhancing security operations in border regions affected by banditry and insurgency.
Strat.3 The 10th House of Representatives passed bills for the creation of the South-West Development Commission (SWDC), the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), the South East Development Commission, the North Central Development Commission and the North West Development Commission.
These legislative efforts culminated in the President signing all bills into law.
Additionally, the House of Representatives has introduced a legislative proposal seeking to establish the National Commission for Skill Acquisition Evaluation Assessment and Certification"
Strat.4 There is no publicly available information confirming that the 10th House of Representatives has passed a proposed legislation on Electronic Surveillance & Communications Privacy
Counter-Terrorism and Counter-Insurgency
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Implementation Strategies (STRAT)
Strat.1 Develop legislative frameworks to support community-level peace and conflict resolution mechanisms, promoting dialogue.
Strat.2 Establish legal mechanisms to support and compensate victims of violence and insecurity. This can help communities recover and reduce the potential for revenge attacks.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 "The House of Representatives passed the Bill on the creation of the Nigerian Peace Corps, aimed at promoting peace, unity, and conflict resolution at the community level.
Additionally, the House of Representatives has received and considered numerous motions related to social sector reform and development, many of which pertain to community engagement and conflict resolution strategies."
Strat.2 There is no publicly available information confirming that the 10th House of Representatives has established a legal mechanisms to compensate victims of crimes, it has deliberated on several motions calling for the implementation of laws and policies that include provisions for crime victims' compensation.
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