Bago and Tompolo to Address State Police Debate in Abuja

On October 6, a significant debate regarding the establishment of state police in Nigeria will occur in Abuja, organized by the House of Representatives’ Press Corps. Key speakers include Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), former Minority Leader Hon. Ndudi Godwin Elumelu, and Nnabudum Moghalu, Secretary of the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill.

The event will focus on the theme ‘The Imperative for State Police: Securing Communities, Strengthening Federalism,’ reflecting the ongoing legislative efforts to decentralize policing through the Constitution Alteration Bill currently under consideration by the 36 State Houses of Assembly. Moghalu will deliver a lecture on the proposed policing framework and its implications for community security and federalism.

The Speaker of the House, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, will act as Chief Host, discussing the 10th House's position on state police legislation. The event is expected to attract a diverse audience, including lawmakers, security professionals, and civil society organizations.