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Nigeria's Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced on Wednesday that approximately 30 state Houses of Assembly have endorsed the proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police forces. Akpabio expressed optimism that Nigeria could soon adopt a decentralized policing system to bolster national security. He believes that such a reform would enhance the country's ability to combat insecurity by bringing law enforcement closer to communities.

The Senate President is confident that the constitutional process is nearing completion and that the establishment of state police would complement existing security structures, thereby strengthening efforts to address the country's security challenges. Akpabio also urged the youths to intensify grassroots mobilization for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027, emphasizing the importance of continuity in government to allow the administration's economic reforms and security policies to yield positive results.

He urged Nigerian youths to rise above paid social media propaganda against the administration, asserting that President Tinubu has taken significant steps to diversify the economy, reform the tax system, and address structural issues.