# Nigeria State Police Bill Approvals

> Nigeria's 28 states approve State Police Bill ahead of presidential assent.
- Title: Nigeria State Police Bill Approvals · Allafrica | Shortify
- Summary: Nigeria's 28 states approve State Police Bill ahead of presidential assent. Nigeria's National Assembly will transmit State Police Bill to President Tinubu…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202611040156.html
- Published: 2026-11-04T06:44:38+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Nigeria's National Assembly will transmit State Police Bill to President Tinubu after 28 states approve it, meeting constitutional thresholds.