Nigeria's National Policing Bill Nears Completion for Assembly

The Federal Government of Nigeria has revealed that the National Policing Bill is 90% complete and is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly within two weeks. This announcement was made by Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, following a steering committee meeting held at the State House in Abuja on October 15, 2026.

The bill aims to establish state police across Nigeria as part of broader constitutional and security reforms. Gbajabiamila noted that the Presidential Working Group would conduct one final meeting to address outstanding issues and incorporate feedback from state governors before forwarding the bill.

The committee is considering additional recommendations from governors, with completion expected within approximately one week. The proposed legislation is described as the most consequential bill of the Tinubu administration, having undergone extensive deliberations since August 3, 2026.

The push for state police is driven by Nigeria's ongoing security challenges, including banditry and terrorism.