The Osun State House of Assembly has considered a constitutional amendment Bill seeking the establishment of State Police Services across Nigeria. This deliberation took place during a plenary session in Osogbo on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The Bill was transmitted by the National Assembly as part of the ongoing process to amend the 1999 Constitution. The proposed amendment aims to provide for the establishment of State Police Services.
The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adewale Egbedun, read the communication before the lawmakers. He explained that the proposed amendment had been forwarded to State Houses of Assembly across the federation for consideration and approval. This is a necessary step in the constitutional amendment process. The participation of state legislatures is crucial to advancing the process.
Several lawmakers expressed support for the proposed establishment of State Police Services. Lawrence Adeoti, Taofeek Olayiwola, Adewumi Adeyemi, and Jeremiah Awoyeye, representing various state constituencies, described the proposal as timely. They believe a state-based policing structure would provide an additional layer of security closer to communities and residents.
The lawmakers emphasized that the proposed establishment of State Police Services would strengthen the country's security architecture, particularly at the state and local government levels. They also noted that it would improve the capacity of states to deploy security personnel in response to challenges within their respective jurisdictions.
The proposed constitutional amendment would enable states to provide adequate security personnel and respond more effectively to security challenges. This, lawmakers believe, will enhance the overall security situation in the country. The debate highlighted the importance of state police in addressing local security concerns.
Following the debate, the Majority Leader, Babajide Kofoworola, moved a motion for the House to support the proposed constitutional amendment. The motion was seconded by Tajudeen Adeyemi. The Assembly's support for the amendment is seen as a significant step towards strengthening state-level security.
In another development, the Assembly 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, which were adopted. This move aims to improve the management of parks in the state.
Key points
- The Osun State House of Assembly supports the establishment of State Police Services to strengthen security architecture.
- The proposed constitutional amendment aims to improve the capacity of states to deploy security personnel.
- The Assembly also considered the Osun State Park Management System Bill, 2026.
