Femi Gbajabiamila Announces Completion of 2026 Policing Bill

The Presidency announced that the draft of the 2026 National Policing Bill is ready, as stated by Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President and Chairman of the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill. The draft, along with 29 consequential amendment bills, was submitted to the Federal Ministry of Justice for legislative drafting review on Monday.

The Ministry's review will ensure compliance with legislative standards and existing laws, with a return of the validated drafts expected by Friday, 30th October 2026. The proposed bill aims to create a constitutional framework for a dual policing structure, consisting of a Federal Police Service and State Police Services.

Gbajabiamila described the bill as the most consequential of the administration, noting that it has undergone extensive deliberations since the working group began its discussions on August 3, 2026. The bill is anticipated to be transmitted to the National Assembly within two weeks.