Ogun Assembly Approves State Police Bill for Security
The Ogun State House of Assembly passed the resolution titled “H.R. No. 194/OG/2025 Consideration of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999) (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026 (Establishment of State Police Services).” This followed a report presented by the Ad Hoc Committee on Constitutional Review, chaired by Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo.
The report included 26 clauses and proposed amendments to various sections of the Constitution, which were voted on favorably by the members. A motion for the adoption of the committee’s report was moved by Oluomo and seconded by Hon. Adegoke Adeyanju, receiving unanimous support through a voice vote.
House Leader Hon. Yusuf Sherif also moved for the report's adoption as a resolution of the House, seconded by Chief Whip Hon. Omolola Bakare. Speaker Rt. Hon. Elemide described the decision as historic, emphasizing its significance for security enhancement and economic development in Ogun State.
A clean copy of the resolution will be sent to the National Assembly.
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