The Edo State House of Assembly (EDHA) has directed members of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) to provide proof of training as a condition for receiving their monthly salaries.
Speaker of the House, Hon. Blessing Agbebaku, issued the directive on Wednesday during plenary while addressing concerns raised by ESSC personnel regarding salary payments.
He also instructed local government council chairmen to ensure that only properly trained corps members are included in salary disbursement.
Meanwhile, the Assembly has progressed work on a bill aimed at regulating tourism and hospitality establishments in the state to enhance security.
Leading the debate, Majority Leader, Hon. Jonathan Ibhamawu, said the proposed legislation would require proper documentation of guests in hotels, guest houses, and apartments, noting that poor record-keeping poses security challenges.
“It is unacceptable that identities of many guests are not properly recorded, thereby creating security vulnerabilities,” he said.
He explained that the bill would mandate hospitality operators to obtain valid identification from guests, maintain accurate records, and submit periodic reports on guest data and activities to relevant authorities.
Contributing, Hon. Isibor Addeh emphasised that effective security relies on proper identification systems, adding that documents such as the National Identification Number (NIN) and voter’s card would help in tracking individuals and reducing crime.
He also suggested the installation of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) systems in hotels and apartments to monitor activities within such facilities.
Similarly, Hon. Maria Edekor noted that the proposed law would improve investor and tourist confidence by strengthening security across the state.
