Tinubu Proposes Major Reforms for NDLEA and NSIB

On October 12, 2026, President Bola Tinubu transmitted three executive bills to the House of Representatives, seeking to reform the legal framework for drug enforcement, expand the mandate of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), and establish a National School of Government. The bills were read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas during plenary on October 13.

The first bill proposes to repeal the existing National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Act and the Indian Hemp Act, consolidating them into a single legal framework to strengthen enforcement against drug-related activities. The second bill aims to amend the NSIB Act to broaden the agency's responsibilities to include rail, maritime, and other transportation incidents, transferring oversight to the Presidency.

The third bill seeks to replace the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON) with a National School of Government focused on leadership development and policy implementation. These bills will undergo legislative scrutiny and require approval to become law.