The Osun State House of Assembly has deliberated on a Bill seeking to amend the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to provide for the establishment of State Police Services. The matter was considered during the plenary session of the House on Tuesday. Speaker Adewale Egbedun read the letter from the National Assembly requesting State Houses of Assembly to deliberate on and approve the proposed constitutional amendment. The amendment Bill was forwarded to State Houses of Assembly for consideration and approval as part of the constitutional amendment process.
Several lawmakers contributed to the debate, describing the proposed establishment of State Police Services as timely. Lawrence Adeoti, Taofeek Olayiwola, Adewumi Adeyemi, and Jeremiah Awoyeye noted that it would strengthen the security architecture of the country, particularly at the state and local government levels. They maintained that the proposed amendment would enhance the ability of states to provide adequate security personnel and respond more effectively to security challenges within their jurisdictions.
The lawmakers representing Ife-South, Ede-South, Obokun, and Ife-central State Constituencies emphasized the importance of the proposed amendment. They believe it would enable states to tackle security challenges more effectively. The proposed establishment of State Police Services is expected to improve security at the grassroots level.
The Majority Leader of the House, Babajide Kofoworola, moved the motion for the House to support the proposed amendment. Tajudeen Adeyemi seconded the motion. The House is expected to take a final decision on the matter after further deliberations.
In another development, the House dissolved into the Committee of the Whole to consider the Osun State Park Management System Bill, 2026. The Committee considered proposed amendments and corrections to the Bill. The adopted amendments will form part of the Bill.
The Osun State House of Assembly is taking steps to ensure that the proposed amendment is thoroughly considered. The Speaker emphasized the importance of following due process in the consideration and approval of the proposed amendment. The House will continue to deliberate on the matter.
The consideration of the Bill to establish State Police Services is a significant development in the state's efforts to improve security. The proposed amendment is expected to have a positive impact on the security architecture of the country. The House will take a final decision on the matter after further deliberations.
Key points
- The Osun State House of Assembly has deliberated on a Bill seeking to amend the Constitution to establish State Police Services.
- The proposed establishment of State Police Services is expected to strengthen the security architecture of the country.
- The House has also considered the Osun State Park Management System Bill, 2026.
