NASS To Transmit State Police Bill To Tinubu As 28 States Endorse Constitutional Amendment
The amendment cleared the two-thirds threshold after 28 of 36 state assemblies approved it, and it now moves to President Bola Tinubu for assent.
- On Tuesday, Clerk to the National Assembly Kamoru Ogunlana confirmed that 28 State Houses of Assembly have approved the Constitution Alteration Bill, exceeding the constitutional requirement of 24 states for establishing State Police Services.
- Nigeria continues to grapple with security challenges including kidnapping and banditry, prompting renewed calls for decentralization of the policing system to operate alongside existing federal structures and strengthen security architecture.
- The National Assembly transmitted the proposal to the 36 State Houses on September 16, 2026, requesting decisions within 30 days; the Office is now verifying reports to ensure authenticity before final legislative steps.
- Administrative processes are underway to facilitate transmission of the Bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent in accordance with the Acts Authentication Act, CAP A2, 2004.
- The National Assembly characterized the proposal as an "important constitutional amendment," which it said represents a significant step in strengthening Nigeria's security architecture and deepening the country's federal system.
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State Police: 28 state assemblies approve constitutional amendment, NASS says
The approval of the state police amendment by 28 state legislatures has satisfied the constitutional requirement for state-level endorsement, bringing Nigeria closer to decentralising its policing system.
28 states approve State Police Bill as National Assembly prepares to transmit to Tinubu
The National Assembly has confirmed that 28 State Houses of Assembly have approved the proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police across Nigeria. The confirmation was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, following the verification of reports submitted by the state legislatures. Ogunlana said […] 28 states approve State Police Bill as National Assembly prepares…
28 states approve State Police Bill as NASS moves to transmit to Tinubu
The approval exceeds the constitutionally required threshold of 24 states, representing two-thirds of the 36 State Houses of Assembly, paving the way for the transmission of the bill to President Bola Tinubu for assent.
NASS To Transmit State Police Bill To Tinubu As 28 States Endorse Constitutional Amendment
The Bill was transmitted by the Clerk to the National Assembly to the 36 State Houses of Assembly on 16 September 2026 for their consideration and approval, with a request that their decisions be communicated to the National Assembly within 30 days.
28 State Assemblies Approve State Police Bill, Awaits Tinubu’s Assent &
By Adedapo Adesanya The push to establish state police in Nigeria has advanced, with 28 State Houses of Assembly approving the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to allow states to create and operate their police forces. The Clerk to the National Assembly, Mr Kamoru Ogunlana, confirmed the development in a statement, saying the approvals exceeded the […]
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