The Federal Government has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to review the growing number of federal, state, and quasi-government security and paramilitary agencies, including auxiliary and specialised outfits operating across Nigeria.
Speaking at the inauguration in Abuja, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, described the move as part of broader efforts to streamline the nation’s security architecture and address the rise of unaccredited quasi-security organisations.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Dr. Ibrahim Kana, Akume said the initiative underscores the government’s commitment to improving efficiency, accountability, and coordination among agencies tasked with protecting lives and property.
He noted that the increasing number of security and auxiliary bodies has led to duplication of roles, overlapping jurisdictions, and operational inefficiencies, raising concerns that necessitated urgent government intervention.
According to him, the committee’s report will provide a strategic framework to guide informed decisions on restructuring and rationalising auxiliary security agencies nationwide.
The committee is expected to compile a comprehensive inventory of all security and paramilitary outfits at federal, state, and quasi-government levels, review their legal and operational mandates, and identify areas of overlap or conflict.
It will also assess the relevance and effectiveness of emerging security outfits, examine existing coordination mechanisms, and recommend reforms aimed at strengthening accountability while eliminating redundancies in operations.
