The Osun State House of Assembly has unanimously approved a bill seeking to alter the constitution to allow for the creation of state police. This development follows the National Assembly's transmission of the bill to state Assemblies for consideration and approval. The lawmakers deliberated on the bill at plenary on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Several lawmakers supported the passage of the bill, citing its potential to enhance security across the country. Lawrence Adeoti, representing Ife South State Constituency, and Taofeek Olayiwola, representing Ede South State Constituency, were among those who voiced their support. They argued that state police would strengthen the security architecture, particularly at the state and local government levels.
Other lawmakers, including Adewumi Adeyemi, representing Obokun State Constituency, and Jeremiah Awoyeye, representing Ife Central State Constituency, described the proposed establishment of state police as timely. They believed that state police would enable states to provide adequate security personnel and respond more effectively to security challenges within their jurisdictions.
The lawmakers maintained that the proposed amendment would enhance the ability of states to tackle security issues. With the approval, the Osun State House of Assembly has joined other state Assemblies in considering the proposed constitutional amendment. The National Assembly had set a 30-day target for state Assemblies to consider and approve the bill.
Babajide Kofoworola, the Assembly's Majority Leader, representing Ede North State Constituency, moved the motion for the bill's passage. The bill's approval is a significant step towards enhancing security in Osun State and Nigeria as a whole. The creation of state police is expected to address the country's security challenges more effectively.
The security situation in Nigeria has been a major concern, with various stakeholders calling for a more effective security architecture. The proposed establishment of state police is seen as a potential solution to this problem. With the Osun State House of Assembly's approval, the bill will now be forwarded to the National Assembly for further consideration.
The approval of the bill by the Osun State House of Assembly is a significant development in Nigeria's quest for enhanced security. The creation of state police will likely have a positive impact on the country's security situation. Key stakeholders will continue to monitor the bill's progress as it moves to the next stage.
Key points
- The Osun State House of Assembly has approved a bill to create state police, enhancing security across Nigeria.
- The proposed establishment of state police aims to strengthen the security architecture, particularly at the state and local government levels.
- The National Assembly had set a 30-day target for state Assemblies to consider and approve the bill.
