Assemblies begin consideration of state police bill
State Houses of Assembly have begun considering the proposed State Police Bill transmitted to them by the National Assembly, with some approving the proposal, others setting up committees, while several are awaiting formal receipt of the document. The National Assembly had on September 16 transmitted the bill, titled A Bill for an Act to Alter […]
The National Assembly recently transmitted a proposed State Police Bill to the 36 state legislatures of Nigeria, requiring approval from at least two-thirds of the state Houses of Assembly. Osun state has already approved the bill, supporting the creation of state police. Zamfara and Sokoto have also begun consideration of the bill during their respective plenaries.
Bauchi state has set up an ad hoc committee to review the proposal and make recommendations. Benue, Nasarawa, and Kogi states plan to deliberate on the bill at their upcoming sessions. Kano, Gombe, and Cross River states are awaiting their plenary sessions to consider the bill.
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