State Police Bill: Presidency Closes Public Consultation at 5 P.M. Today

The Presidency says public submissions on the proposed National Policing Bill will close at 5 p.m. today. The bill is part of efforts to reform Nigeria’s policing system and create a framework for state police. Femi Gbajabiamila, chairman of the presidential working group on the bill, said public input is needed to address concerns about political interference, accountability, misconduct investigations and intelligence sharing. He said any state police system must protect journalists, protesters, opposition figures and minority groups from abuse. Nigeria’s Constitution currently provides for a single police force. Although both chambers of the National Assembly have approved proposals for Federal and State Police Services, the constitutional amendment must still pass further stages and secure approval from at least 24 state Houses of Assembly. If the changes succeed, each state will still need its own laws and operational structure before establishing a police service.

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