Presidency extends policing bill submission deadline by eight days
Mr Gbajabiamila explained that the extension is to give individuals, institutions and organisations additional time to prepare and submit their contributions to the proposed legislation. The post Presidency extends policing bill submission deadline by eight days appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has extended the deadline for submitting memoranda and position papers on the proposed legislation. The extension, announced in a statement by Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff and Chairman of the Presidential Working Group, is set to allow interested individuals, institutions, and organizations more time to provide substantive contributions to the legislation.
The proposed National Policing Bill aims to establish the necessary framework for an effective policing system that addresses Nigeria's evolving security needs while ensuring accountability, professionalism, and the protection of citizens' rights. The Working Group encourages stakeholders, including legal practitioners, civil society organizations, security sector professionals, state governments, professional bodies, academics, experts, and the general public, to submit their memoranda and position papers through the official National Policing Bill portal before the extended deadline of August 21, 2026.
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