Abuja, FCT | Wednesday, November 26, 2025 – The House of Representatives is set to hold a stakeholders’ engagement and inaugurate its Ad Hoc Committee constituted to investigate the rising insecurity and loss of lives in the Federal Capital Territory, particularly in relation to the Closed-Circuit Television Project funded through a four hundred and sixty million dollar Chinese loan.
This engagement aims to obtain clear and verifiable information from all relevant stakeholders regarding the status, implementation and effectiveness of the CCTV project. It also seeks to identify gaps that have limited its operational value in addressing the persistent security breaches across the FCT.
The session will take place as follows:
Date:
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Time:
2:00pm
Venue:
Conference Room 231, House of Representatives New Building, National Assembly Complex, Three Arms Zone, Abuja.
The Special Guest of Honour at the event is the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abass Tajudeen Abbas, PhD, GCON.
The participation of stakeholders and the general public is central to achieving a transparent process that strengthens public trust and supports evidence-based legislative action
Speaking ahead of the inauguration, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee, Rep. Donald Kimikanboh Ojogo noted the significance of the assignment. He stated:
“This engagement provides an avenue to uncover the facts behind the shortcomings of the CCTV project and assess its impact on security delivery in the FCT. We expect full cooperation from all parties because the safety of citizens cannot be compromised. Our recommendations will be driven by facts and will be directed at restoring efficiency, accountability and public confidence.”
The House affirms that this exercise is in line with its constitutional mandate to ensure transparency, safeguard public resources and protect Nigerian lives.
Through diligent scrutiny and open engagement, the House remains committed to ensuring that all responsible actors are held to account and that credible measures are put in place to improve security outcomes across the Federal Capital Territory, and the nation at large.
Signed
Rep. Akin Rotimi, mnipr
Spokesman, House of Representatives
