The House of Representatives has begun clause-by-clause consideration of President Bola Tinubu’s Executive Bill on the establishment of state police, with lawmakers indicating they may adopt the version already passed by the Senate to fast-track the constitutional amendment.
The House Committee on Constitution Review commenced deliberations on Monday, describing the bill as a priority measure aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture in response to rising insecurity across the country.
The House had last week resolved to withdraw its earlier State Police Bill and adopt the Executive Bill transmitted by President Bola Tinubu, marking a significant shift in the National Assembly’s constitutional amendment process on the proposed security reform.
The decision effectively halts plans to harmonise the House and Senate versions of the earlier proposal, with lawmakers set to commence fresh legislative work on the President’s bill.
Abbas explained that the executive proposal incorporated additional safeguards developed by a presidential committee
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