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The 36 State Houses of Assembly speakers in Nigeria have approved the National Assembly’s efforts to include state policing in the country’s constitution.
ADULAWO NEWS reports that the decision was reached at their meeting in Abuja, where they expressed support for the National Assembly’s ongoing constitutional amendment process.
This development comes after the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Ben Okolo, sparked controversy last month by stating that Nigeria is not mature enough for state police. Okolo, who initially claimed to represent the Inspector General of Police, later retracted his statement, clarifying that it was his personal view and not the stance of the Nigeria Police Force.
The endorsement by the State Assembly speakers marks a significant step towards decentralizing policing in Nigeria, which many believe is necessary to address the country’s security challenges.
The National Assembly’s constitutional amendment process is ongoing, and the inclusion of state policing is expected to be a key part of the reforms.
The move towards state policing has been welcomed by many Nigerians, who see it as a necessary step to address the country’s rising insecurity.
The Federal Government’s willingness to consider decentralizing policing is seen as a positive response to the growing demands for security reform.