Femi Gbajabiamila Announces Approval for Dual Policing System
On October 23, 2026, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President and Chairman of the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, announced that 24 State Houses of Assembly have approved a proposed constitutional amendment to establish a dual policing system in Nigeria. This approval meets the two-thirds threshold required for constitutional alteration.
The amendment, known as the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, aims to provide a framework for both the Federal Police Service and state police services. Following the approval, the amendment can be returned to the National Assembly for transmission to President Bola Tinubu for assent.
The Working Group commended the state assemblies and the National Assembly for their actions. The draft bills are currently undergoing legislative drafting review at the Federal Ministry of Justice and are expected to be finalized by October 30, 2026.
The Working Group is urging stakeholders to support the transition to a dual policing system to enhance safety for Nigerians.
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