 In the meantime, the House of Representatives Committee on Customs has restated its commitment to work as seriously to ensure that Nigerian customs service operates with integrity, efficiency and effectiveness in contributing to the nation's economy and prosperity. Chairman of the Committee, Leke Abedjide, stated this during the inaugural meeting of the Committee on Wednesday in Abuja. Abedjide, in its inaugural speech for the 10th Assembly, used the occasion to restate the Committee's commitment to review existing policies to align with international standards such as the African continental free trade area. In a related development, the House Committee on Interior, which also had its inaugural meeting today, says it is focused on addressing the security challenges bedeviling the nation. We must strive to balance the need for revenue collection with the facilitation of legitimate trade. While also ensuring that our borders remain impenetrable to illicit goods and activities, I have acclaimed the need for effective teamwork and collaboration. I am privileged to work with such an experienced group of committee members. I am very confident that by combining our collective expertise and applying our diverse perspectives, we can make a significant contribution to the success of Nigerian customs service and the advancement of Nigeria economic agenda. In addition to our internal collaboration, we also work closely with relevant ministries, departments and agencies, MDs, as well as stakeholders from the private sector to achieve our shared objectives. For the House Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility, who also had its inaugural meeting today, the Chairman of the Committee, Professor Lilian Orogbu, assured that the focus of the Committee is to empower businesses through a robust legislation that will embrace corporate social responsibility as a natural extension of its corporations through interface and oversight. Our purpose lies addressing the nation's security challenges with oversight, responsibility covering the ministry of interior, the Nigerian security civil department stops the Nigerian immigration service and the Nigerian fire service to enhance internal security we pledge on wearable legislative support in precisely development, technology, robust hardware. The committees are expected to begin screening of various stakeholders and MDs who are expected to defend their 2024 budget proposals.