Senate President Godswill Akpabio has called on all senators to attend Wednesday’s plenary session as the National Assembly prepares to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police across Nigeria.
Speaking during an emergency Senate session on Tuesday, Akpabio described the State Police Bill as a major reform that could transform the country’s security architecture and improve security management at the grassroots level.
The Senate President said lawmakers should treat the exercise as a national responsibility, stressing that constitutional amendments require broad participation from members.
He said, “Since 1960, Nigeria has not had the courage to decentralise policing, and this is the first time.
“As we struggle to become senators, let us also remember the responsibilities of being a senator. It is not enough for us to look for tickets. And when we get them, we don’t come to the chambers.”
This post was originally published on this site.
