By Oluwakemi Kindness
President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026 to the House of Representatives, seeking lawmakers’ approval to create a constitutional framework for the establishment of state police services.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, read the President’s letter during Tuesday’s plenary.
In the letter dated June 15, 2026, Tinubu said the proposed legislation seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide a constitutional pathway for the establishment of state police as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and tackle the country’s evolving security challenges.
The President said the bill builds on previous work already carried out by the House of Representatives on state policing.
He noted that the proposal also introduces additional safeguards to ensure that a dual policing structure can be implemented quickly and effectively for the benefit of Nigerians.
According to Tinubu, the bill is a key component of his administration’s strategy to reorganise the nation’s security system to better protect lives and property.
He expressed confidence that the House would give the proposal speedy consideration and pass the bill, describing it as critical to addressing Nigeria’s growing security concerns.
President Bola Tinubu has formally transmitted the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) (State Police) Bill, 2026 to the House of Representatives, seeking lawmakers’ approval to create a constitutional framework for the establishment of state police services.
The transmission of the executive bill comes as the National Assembly continues deliberations on far-reaching constitutional amendments, including proposals aimed at reforming the country’s policing system and strengthening internal security.
