The labour centre said political concerns over the possible misuse of state police should not be allowed to frustrate a reform that would benefit the overwhelming majority of Nigerians. Beyond state police, the TUC urged the government to deploy modern technology and equipment to tackle insecurity, describing the security situation as one requiring emergency measures. On food security, the labour centre backed the Federal Government’s decision to allow food importation, warning against abruptly ending the policy while insecurity continues to prevent farmers from returning to their farms. “For us, from the ILO Convention to the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, it is our indelible right to unionise. The labour centre said the model would reduce government interference and improve accountability in the management of thecountry’s strategic petroleum assets.