National Assembly Tightens Security Nuts Ahead Of Nationwide Protest

The National Assembly has introduced stringent security measures from August 1, 2024, due to a planned nationwide protest, restricting access and increasing security around the complex.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Assembly Management notified the National Assembly Legislative Aides’ Forum (NASSLAF) on Tuesday about stringent security measures implemented around the National Assembly (NASS).

These measures were introduced in response to a planned nationwide protest, and NASSLAF was advised to inform its members accordingly.

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The security measures, effective from August 1, 2024, in light of the upcoming protest, were outlined in a statement from NASSLAF spokesperson, Toyo Jimmy.

“1. Entry into the NASS Complex will generally be restricted to only NASS staff, legislative aides, and other essential service workers. In view of the heightened security situation, construction in NASS is paused, and site workers and others are restricted from accessing NASS.

“2. There will be heavy deployment of security around NASS.

“3. Entry into the NASS Complex will be strictly based on the presentation of an identification card. Aides with a Letter of Appointment or Temporary ID Card will not be allowed into the NASS Complex.

“4. Aides are advised against accessing the National Assembly with visitors. It has been suggested that members of the National Assembly limit the number of visitors to NASS for the duration of the protest.

“5. Access to the National Assembly will be restricted to the main gate.

“6. Aides are advised to be civil and cooperate with Sergeant at Arms and security agents during checks.

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“7. It is not compulsory for aides to go to work during the first 10 days of the commencement of the protest if it is not safe and the aide senses danger. NASSLAF bus and PASAN bus will not be operating during the early period of the protest until things simmer down.

“8. Aides are advised to be cautious and watchful of security situations around their environs, and take steps to avoid being in harm’s way.”

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