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Nigeria State Police Bill Approvals
Nigeria's 28 states approve State Police Bill ahead of presidential assent.
In brief
Nigeria's 28 states approve State Police Bill ahead of presidential assent. Nigeria's National Assembly will transmit State Police Bill to President Tinubu after 28 states approve it, meeting constitutional thresholds. Originally reported by Allafrica.
State Police Bill Transmission
National Assembly prepares to transmit State Police Bill to President Tinubu for assent.
State Legislatures Approval
30 of 36 state legislatures approved State Police Bill exceeding constitutional threshold of 24 states.
Clerk's Verification
Clerk Kamoru Ogunlana confirms 28 state legislatures verified approval of State Police Bill.
Constitutional Timeline
Bill transmitted to state legislatures on September 16, 2026 with 30-day approval window ending October 15.
State Police Funding
Presidency requests OPS to develop financing blueprint for State Police system implementation.
Business Impact
Business leaders cite insecurity costs including abandoned investments and disrupted supply chains.
State Police Approval List
28 states approved: Adamawa, Delta, Edo, Kwara, Ogun, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Taraba, Zamfara, Imo, Ekiti, Kebbi, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Enugu, Anambra, Benue, Cross River, Abia, Yobe, Kaduna, Lagos, Kano, Sokoto, Ebonyi.
Okiro's Safeguards
Former IGP Sir Mike Okiro proposes police office insulation from state government abuse.
State Police Funding
Okiro notes state governments have historically funded police operations through vehicles and security trusts.
Lagos Model
Lagos State has 30-year Operation Sweep with security trust fund and advanced surveillance systems.
Enugu Infrastructure
Enugu State has digital surveillance center with DNA analysis facilities for crime prevention.
Security Importance
Okiro states security is essential for development and investment in Nigeria.
State Police Training
Okiro suggests harmonizing police training curricula across state police forces.
Abuse Prevention
Okiro proposes safeguards against state government abuse of police forces during elections.
Tenure Reforms
Okiro recommends tenured IGP office with removal only for misconduct or constitutional violations.
State Police Council
State Police Council will manage recruitment, training and accountability for state police forces.
Constitutional Safeguards
Bill prohibits state police deployment for partisan, ethnic or religious purposes.
The short version
Nigeria's National Assembly will transmit State Police Bill to President Tinubu after 28 states approve it, meeting constitutional thresholds.
