The Presidency has set 5pm on Thursday, August 13, 2026, as the deadline for Nigerians to submit their views on the proposed National Policing Bill, as the Federal Government advances plans for the introduction of state police.
Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu and Chairman of the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, Femi Gbajabiamila, said the consultation was intended to capture citizens’ experiences and concerns before the proposed reforms move further.
Key Highlights
- Public submissions close at 5pm today, August 13.
- The consultation is focused on the proposed National Policing Bill.
- The Presidency wants citizens’ views and lived experiences incorporated into the process.
- Both chambers of the National Assembly have approved proposed constitutional amendments linked to the reform.
- Further legislative steps are still required before state police can become law.
The Presidency said the consultation would help the working group identify key issues surrounding the proposed restructuring of Nigeria’s policing system.
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The move comes amid growing debate over the establishment of state police as part of wider efforts to improve security and policing across the country.
Although both chambers of the National Assembly have approved proposed constitutional changes, the process is not yet complete. Further legislative and constitutional steps are required before state police can be formally established.
