16 state governors don show support for the establishment of state police, according to one report wey dem present to the National Economic Council (NEC) during their 140th meeting. This meeting happen virtually under the leadership of Vice President Kashim Shettima.

Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, share dis information with State House Correspondents for one virtual briefing wey happen after the council meeting.

Even though 20 state governors and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) administrator never submit their positions yet, di governors wey dey in support dey also call for one comprehensive review of the Nigerian Constitution to possibly make dis change happen.

The NEC also talk about di findings of one ad-hoc committee wey dey on Crude Oil Theft Prevention and Control, wey Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State dey lead.

Di committee report talk about di important areas wey oil dey leak for di industry and recommend say political will dey important to put meaningful reforms into action.