JUST IN: REPS BACK STATE POLICE FRAMEWORK, APPROVE 18 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CLAUSES

REPS BACK STATE POLICE FRAMEWORK, APPROVE 18 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CLAUSES


The House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward the establishment of state police in Nigeria after approving a framework for state policing and adopting 18 constitutional amendment clauses during plenary on Thursday.

The decision was reached during a session presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas as lawmakers considered a series of recommendations aimed at strengthening governance, improving security, and enhancing the effectiveness of public institutions across the country.

The approval represents a major milestone in the ongoing national conversation about state policing, a proposal that has gained support from many stakeholders who believe it could help address Nigeria’s growing security challenges.

Supporters of state police argue that decentralizing law enforcement responsibilities would improve intelligence gathering, strengthen community-based security operations, and enable quicker responses to threats within individual states. They also contend that state governments would be better positioned to address local security concerns and protect lives and property more effectively.

The move comes amid persistent concerns over insecurity in several parts of the country, including incidents of banditry, kidnapping, terrorism, and other violent crimes that have prompted calls for comprehensive security sector reforms.

In addition to the state police framework, lawmakers approved 18 constitutional amendment clauses as part of the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution. The amendments are expected to focus on improving governance structures, strengthening democratic institutions, and enhancing public administration.

Details of the approved clauses are expected to emerge as the constitutional review process progresses through subsequent legislative stages.

For the proposed constitutional changes to become law, they must still secure concurrence from the Senate and receive approval from the required number of State Houses of Assembly, in line with constitutional provisions.

The development signals continued efforts by the National Assembly to reform key aspects of Nigeria’s governance and security architecture in response to evolving national challenges.

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