{"id":1721,"date":"2026-07-08T12:19:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T12:19:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=1721"},"modified":"2026-07-08T13:01:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T13:01:45","slug":"security-gbajabiamila-chairs-new-presidential-working-group-on-national-policing-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=1721","title":{"rendered":"Security: Gbajabiamila chairs new Presidential Working Group on National Policing Bill"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>*<strong><em>President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, inaugurates the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill to prepare the legal framework for the implementation of state police, following the National Assembly\u2019s passage of the Constitution Alteration (State Police) Bill 2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, inaugurated the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill to prepare the legal framework for the implementation of state police across the country.<\/p>\n<p>President Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff (CoS), Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, inaugurated the panel at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, FCT.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"EfDXhOeS1U\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=1727\">CBN clarifies all N100 banknotes remain legal tender for transactions<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cCBN clarifies all N100 banknotes remain legal tender for transactions\u201d \u2014 Consumer Experience Is A Top Priority\" src=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=1727&amp;embed=true#?secret=RBJUBNZt5k#?secret=EfDXhOeS1U\" data-secret=\"EfDXhOeS1U\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The inauguration followed the National Assembly\u2019s passage of the Constitution Alteration (State Police) Bill, 2026, in which the President proposes a dual policing structure comprising the Federal Police Service and 36 State Police Services.<\/p>\n<p>The President said that while the constitutional amendment creates the framework for state police, the National Policing Bill would provide the legal structure for its implementation.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, who disclosed this development Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Inna statement quoted President Tinubu said: \u201cThe Constitution Amendment Bill establishes the framework for dual policing, but it does not operationalise it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat work is left to the National Policing Bill.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He said the proposed legislation would address issues necessary for a smooth operationalisation of the State Police system.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe proposed National Policing Bill will include provisions on minimum policing standards, state readiness certification, federal-state coordination, accountability, human rights safeguards and fiscal conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The President said that the committee will produce an implementation-ready draft bill immediately after the constitutional amendment process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Working Group has been constituted to produce a technically robust, implementation-ready draft National Policing Bill for transmission to the National Assembly,\u201d Tinubu said.<\/p>\n<p>He said the committee was necessary to avoid delays after the State Police bill passed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe must not wait until the constitutional process is concluded before beginning this important assignment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Gbajabiamila will serve as the Chairman of the Committee.<\/p>\n<p>Members include the Attorney-General of the Federation, the President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors\u2019 Forum (NGF), the National Security Adviser, the Inspector-General of Police, the Chairman of the NGF Committee on State Police.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A Secretariat will offer some administrative assistance to the committee.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, on behalf of the NGF, pledged governors\u2019 support for the speedy implementation of the reform.<\/p>\n<p>He said the plan is for the 36 state governors to accelerate work on the bill once it reaches their respective Houses of Assembly and is passed unanimously.<\/p>\n<p>Abiodun described the proposed state police as a response to Nigerians\u2019 long-standing demand for community-based policing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis bill has answered the cries of Nigerians about cascading policing and removing it from the Exclusive Legislative List.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He said the initiative validated the success of regional security outfits such as Amotekun in the South-West.<\/p>\n<p>Abiodun said the state police would significantly increase the number of security personnel nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf each state deploys about 6,000 personnel, we will add nearly 200,000 officers to complement the existing federal police.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Governor commended President Tinubu for initiating implementation plans before the constitutional amendment process was completed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis inauguration demonstrates the proactiveness of the Executive in preparing for effective implementation,\u201d Abiodun said.<\/p>\n<p>Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, described the initiative as timely in view of Nigeria\u2019s security challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is no denying the fact that we are in a critical moment security-wise, and all hands must be on deck,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Fagbemi urged governors to ensure speedy ratification of the constitutional amendment by their respective state assemblies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI appeal to the governors to do their utmost to ensure the early passage of the constitutional amendment because this is a shared responsibility,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. Afam Osigwe, reaffirmed the association\u2019s support for the state police initiative.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNigeria can hardly be effectively policed by one national police.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We fully support the constitutional amendment providing for state police,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Osigwe, however, stressed the need for adequate legal safeguards to prevent abuse of state police.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe must ensure we do not create a monster. The right legal framework must guarantee accountability and prevent oppression,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He pledged the NBA\u2019s commitment to supporting the committee in producing legislation that will strengthen security while protecting citizens\u2019 rights.<\/p>\n<p>Also present at the inauguration were the Attorneys-General and Commissioners for Justice of Plateau, Lagos and Ondo States, the representatives of the Inspector General and the National Security Adviser and senior government officials.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, inaugurates the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill to prepare the legal framework for the implementation of state&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1685,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"Photo: State House","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_nocaption":"","_FSMCFIC_featured_image_hide":"","_customify_content_layout":"","_customify_sidebar":"","_customify_page_header_display":"default","_customify_disable_header":"","_customify_disable_header_top":"","_customify_disable_header_main":"","_customify_disable_header_bottom":"","_customify_disable_page_title":"","_customify_disable_content_vertical_padding":"","_customify_disable_footer_top":"","_customify_disable_footer_main":"","_customify_disable_footer_bottom":"","_customify_breadcrumb_display":"","_customify_header_transparent_display":"default","footnotes":""},"categories":[20,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1721","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-highlights","category-infoeducation"],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tinubu-on-Presidential-Working-Group-on-State-Police-Bill-cc.png",672,360,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tinubu-on-Presidential-Working-Group-on-State-Police-Bill-cc-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tinubu-on-Presidential-Working-Group-on-State-Police-Bill-cc-300x161.png",300,161,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tinubu-on-Presidential-Working-Group-on-State-Police-Bill-cc.png",672,360,false],"large":["https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tinubu-on-Presidential-Working-Group-on-State-Police-Bill-cc.png",672,360,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tinubu-on-Presidential-Working-Group-on-State-Police-Bill-cc.png",672,360,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tinubu-on-Presidential-Working-Group-on-State-Police-Bill-cc.png",672,360,false]},"author_info":{"info":["ConsumerConnect"]},"category_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?cat=20\" rel=\"category\">Highlights<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?cat=3\" rel=\"category\">InfoEducation<\/a>","tag_info":"InfoEducation","comment_count":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1721","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1721"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1721\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1732,"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1721\/revisions\/1732"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1685"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1721"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1721"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1721"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}