Nasarawa Assembly Endorses State Police Bill Approval

On October 20, 2026, the Nasarawa State House of Assembly approved the proposed creation of state police, marking the sixth state legislature to endorse the constitutional amendment. The approval occurred during a plenary session in Lafia, presided over by Speaker Dr Danladi Jatau.

He read the 26 clauses of the Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, which had been transmitted by the National Assembly. Following a voice vote, lawmakers unanimously supported all clauses.

The proposed amendments include changes to several sections of the 1999 Constitution and the establishment of federal and state police service commissions. After the vote, Jatau commended the lawmakers for their support and instructed the Clerk of the House to transmit the resolution to the National Assembly.

The National Assembly had sent the proposed amendment to the 36 state Houses of Assembly on September 16, 2026, requiring approval from at least two-thirds of the states for the amendment to proceed. With Nasarawa's approval, six states have now endorsed the proposal, with 18 more needed to meet the constitutional threshold.