Interior Minister Seeks Stronger Federal-State Partnership On Security, Governance
By Bukar BOLORI
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with state legislatures to drive reforms in internal security, governance and public service delivery across the country.
Tunji-Ojo gave the assurance on Thursday while receiving members of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria, led by its Chairman and Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Interior headquarters in Abuja.
The minister commended the Conference for seeking closer institutional cooperation, describing state legislatures as indispensable partners in the country’s governance architecture.
He said stronger collaboration between federal and sub-national institutions was essential to achieving lasting reforms in internal security and civic administration.
According to him, the ministry remains committed to building productive relationships with state legislatures and will give due consideration to proposals presented by the Conference within the framework of existing government policies and national priorities.
Tunji-Ojo stressed that the Ministry of Interior would continue to implement people-focused reforms aimed at improving national security, enhancing border management and strengthening the integrity of Nigeria’s internal governance systems.
Earlier, Guwor congratulated the minister on what he described as his reform-driven leadership, saying the initiatives introduced under his stewardship reflected the confidence reposed in him by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He noted that the Conference of Speakers, as representatives of state legislatures closest to the grassroots, occupies a strategic position in supporting policies and reforms that directly affect citizens.
Guwor called for deeper collaboration between the Conference and the Ministry of Interior in areas that would promote national unity, reinforce Nigeria’s security architecture and improve the delivery of public services.
He also pledged the readiness of State Houses of Assembly across the country to provide the legislative backing required to advance the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to sustained engagement and strategic cooperation, expressing confidence that stronger federal-state partnerships would contribute to improved governance, enhanced internal security and better service delivery for Nigerians.
