Tag: Nigeria Security Reform

Governors Renew Push for State Police, Seek Constitutional Safeguards

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Governors Renew Push for State Police, Seek Constitutional Safeguards

The 36 state governors under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have reaffirmed their support for the immediate establishment of state police across Nigeria, insisting that any new policing structure must be firmly rooted in the Constitution and aligned with the principles of federalism and the protection of citizens’ rights. The governors reached…

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Governance, Police and Interior Affairs

House of Representatives Passes State Police Bill, Advances Major Security Reform

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House of Representatives Passes State Police Bill, Advances Major Security Reform

Nigeria moved a step closer to adopting a decentralized policing system on Thursday after the House of Representatives approved the constitutional amendment bill seeking the establishment of state police across the federation. The development is being regarded as one of the most significant security reforms in the country’s democratic history. The bill, which received overwhelming…

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Legislation and Legislature