State Police Bill Approval Challenges

The proposed constitutional amendment to establish state police in Nigeria faces challenges, with only four states—Edo, Osun, Oyo, and Rivers—approving it. The National Assembly transmitted the bill on September 16, requiring at least 24 states' approval to proceed.

The Houses of Assembly in Osun, Edo, Oyo, and Rivers have approved a bill to establish state police in Nigeria, following the National Assembly's transmission of the constitutional amendment. This initiative aims to enhance security and create job opportunities.

The establishment of state police in Nigeria faces challenges as only four states—Edo, Osun, Oyo, and Rivers—have approved the necessary constitutional amendment. The National Assembly aims for at least 24 approvals within a 30-day timeframe, raising concerns about meeting this r