State Police Bill to be Presented to Tinubu Sept. 3

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to receive an Executive Bill concerning a National Policing Law on September 3, 2026. The announcement came from the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, signaling a significant step in the legislative process for police reform.

Chaired by the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Working Group is actively engaging stakeholders. As part of its comprehensive review, the committee has issued a call for memoranda from the public, inviting input and suggestions on the proposed legislation.

This initiative aims to consolidate and modernize policing structures across the nation. The presentation of the bill to the President marks a crucial juncture, following which it will likely proceed through further legislative stages. The public's input is considered vital in shaping the final form of the National Policing Bill.