US EditionNigeria: Tinubu Urges Senators to Amend Constitution for State Police
President Tinubu urges constitutional amendments to introduce state police for enhanced security against insurgency and banditry, supported by 36 governors and the National Economic Council.
- On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu asked the Senators at the Presidential Villa to begin amending the constitution for state police, addressing security challenges.
- Citing security threats, Tinubu said the change aims to fight insurgency, reclaim forests from marauders, and free children from fear while improving security quality.
- According to DAILY POST, the 36 governors have recently taken their stand on the State Police debate after endorsing it in 2024, as reported.
- Framing the appeal in unity, Tinubu said the season of reflection reflects the nation's welfare and thanked participants for breaking bread as he urged lawmakers to amend the constitution for state police.
- With rhetorical emphasis, the president remarked `Indivisible commitment to humanity is what we gather here to express to one another` and warned that Nigeria is in an extremely bigger challenge.
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Tinubu Urges Senators To Review Constitution For State Police
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to the leadership of the 10th Senate to amend the constitution to provide a legal framework for the establishment of State Police to tackle insecurity nationwide. The post Tinubu Urges Senators To Review Constitution For State Police appeared first on Trending News.
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