Worried by the multi-dimensional security challenges facing the nation, the Senate has announced plans to convene a National Security Summit in collaboration with the Presidency.

The Summit which is scheduled for February 1 and 5, 2018, is expected to provide an all-inclusive platform for heads of security and defence agencies, governors, traditional rulers, socio-cultural groups and civil society organizations to find solutions to the acute and long-term security challenges in the country.

In a press statement signed by the Senate Majority Leader, Senator Ahmed Lawan, the summit will also review the challenges faced by security agencies in the performance of their duties and charting the way forward towards resolving the issues involved.

Also according to the statement, President Buhari will declare open the summit to be held at the Banquet Hall of the State House on Thursday with all the 36 state governors in attendance.

Other participants at the event include all Senators and members of the House of Representatives, Ministers of Defence and Interior, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Service Chiefs and other heads of security agencies.

Others expected to participate in the two-day summit are selected traditional rulers from across the six geo-political zones, representatives of regional socio political organizations, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) will also be in attendance.