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House of Representatives Withdraws Own State Police Bill, Advances Executive Constitutional Amendment
The House of Representatives has withdrawn its own proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police across Nigeria, paving the way for the consideration of a separate Executive-sponsored bill on the same subject.
The development marks a significant shift in the National Assembly’s approach to one of the country’s most debated security reforms, as lawmakers have now aligned their legislative attention with the proposal submitted by the Executive arm of government.
During plenary on Tuesday, the House gave the Executive-backed constitutional amendment bill its first and second readings, demonstrating its commitment to fast-tracking deliberations on the proposal.
Following the successful readings, the bill was referred to the House Committee on Constitutional Review for detailed legislative scrutiny and further action.
The decision effectively places the House’s earlier state police proposal on hold, allowing lawmakers to concentrate on the Executive’s version of the amendment as the primary legislative vehicle for the establishment of state police.
As the bill progresses to the committee stage, members of the House Committee on Constitutional Review are expected to conduct a thorough examination of its provisions, assess its implications, and make recommendations before it returns to the House for further legislative consideration.
The advancement of the Executive-sponsored bill represents another important step in the ongoing constitutional amendment process, with stakeholders across the country expected to closely monitor deliberations on the proposed framework for state policing in Nigeria.