- The bill, which seeks to establish state police structures, is sponsored by the Deputy Speaker alongside 14 other lawmakers
- Gbajabiamila made the remarks after a consultative meeting on the proposed security reform held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja
The House of Representatives has fixed Thursday, June 11, for voting on a constitutional amendment bill seeking the creation of state police in Nigeria.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the announcement was made on Wednesday in Abuja by the Deputy Speaker of the House and Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Benjamin Kalu, who addressed journalists on the development. He called on all lawmakers to ensure full attendance at plenary for the crucial vote.
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Kalu explained that the proposed reform is part of ongoing efforts to improve security across the country, noting that the issue of state police has been given priority over other constitutional amendment proposals currently before the House.
He also instructed members carrying out oversight functions outside the capital to suspend their assignments and return to Abuja ahead of the voting session.
The bill, which seeks to establish state police structures, is sponsored by the Deputy Speaker alongside 14 other lawmakers.
In a related development, the Presidency had earlier confirmed that discussions on the establishment of state police were progressing.
President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, said the necessary constitutional amendments would soon be forwarded as part of the implementation process.
Gbajabiamila made the remarks after a consultative meeting on the proposed security reform held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
According to a statement by presidential aide Bayo Onanuga, the initiative was initiated months ago following the President’s directive and has now reached the stage where constitutional changes are being reviewed.
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