Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures for Nigeria don welcome the Senate decision to pass the State Police Bill for second reading, describing am as one big step towards improving security and strengthening true federalism for the country.
Chairman of the Conference and Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, talk this one for statement wey dem release on Thursday.
According to am, the conference don long support the idea of state police because security matters dey happen for local communities, and policing wey dey closer to the people go help tackle crime faster and better.
“This development na major milestone for the discussion about policing, security and true federalism for Nigeria,” Guwor talk.
E explain say all the 36 state assemblies believe say policing system wey dey rooted inside communities go improve intelligence gathering and make security agencies respond quicker to threats.
“Security na local matter. Our people deserve police structure wey understand their environment, culture and challenges,” he add.
The speakers also assure Nigerians say once the constitutional amendment bill reach state assemblies, dem go examine am carefully and involve stakeholders before making any final decision.
According to Guwor, public hearings and consultations fit happen to make sure every side gets opportunity to contribute before the bill receives approval.
The conference praise the Senate for moving the bill forward and encourage Nigerians and other stakeholders to continue discussing the proposal with facts, patriotism and focus on making the country safer.
The speakers also promise to work closely with the National Assembly, the Presidency and other stakeholders to ensure the necessary constitutional changes succeed.
Recall say on Wednesday, the Senate pass the Constitution Alteration Bill wey seek to establish state police across Nigeria after more than two-thirds of senators support am during voting.
If eventually approved by state assemblies and signed into law, state police go become one of the biggest changes to Nigeria’s security system since democracy return in 1999.
