Beyond Transmitting State Policing Bill to 36 State Houses of Assembly
The nation’s apex legislative institution has moved the 2026 constitutional alteration process to the 36 State Houses of Assembly, beginning the crucial concurrence stage with only the State Policing bill
The National Assembly has transmitted the 2026 constitutional alteration process to Nigeria's 36 State Houses of Assembly, with the State Policing Bill as the primary focus. At least 24 state legislatures must approve the bill before the process can advance. The State Police Bill, approved by both chambers of the National Assembly, establishes a constitutional framework for state police services alongside the federal police structure.
The reform has sparked debate over the appropriate structure for policing in a federal system. Under the proposal, state police would handle policing within their respective territories, while the federal police service would address national security concerns. The transmission of the bill to the state legislatures places these issues before them for deliberation.
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