Nigeria's National Assembly Clarifies Only State Police Bill Has Been Sent to States
Clerk to the National Assembly Kamoru Ogunlana stated that only the State Police Bill has been transmitted to the 36 State Houses of Assembly.
In Brief
- •Clerk to the National Assembly Kamoru Ogunlana stated that only the State Police Bill has been transmitted to the 36 State Houses of Assembly.
- •The legislation, officially titled the Constitution Sixth Alteration Bill 2026, was forwarded to state lawmakers on September 16, 2026.
- •Federal lawmakers prioritized the state policing amendment to address urgent national security concerns and public demand.
- •Other proposed constitutional amendments will be sent to state legislatures only after both federal chambers pass identical versions.
Why It Matters
The establishment of state police services would mark a major shift in Nigeria's internal security structure, moving away from a strictly centralized federal police system to localized policing. By fast-tracking this specific bill, parliament aims to provide a legal mechanism for states to tackle insecurity directly. The official clarification also dispels misconceptions that all pending constitutional reform bills had already been forwarded to state assemblies for ratification.
Key Details
- Transmission Date
- September 16, 2026
- Recipients
- 36 State Houses of Assembly
- Bill Name
- Constitution Sixth Alteration Bill, 2026
- Primary Objective
- Establishment of State Police Services
Context & Background
Under Section 9 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria, constitutional amendments passed by the National Assembly must be approved by resolution of at least two-thirds of all the State Houses of Assembly before receiving presidential assent.
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