The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has announced that the Executive Bill on the proposed state police system will be presented to President Bola Tinubu on September 3, 2026.
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The announcement followed the group’s inaugural meeting held on Monday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
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The committee was inaugurated by President Tinubu in July with the task of preparing the legal framework required for the implementation of state police across Nigeria.
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Speaking with journalists after the meeting, the Chairman of the Working Group and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, said the draft bill would first be submitted to the President before it is opened for wider public consultation.
He explained that after the President reviews the proposal, Nigerians will have the opportunity to examine the draft and make contributions before it is forwarded to the National Assembly.
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According to Gbajabiamila, the committee has also invited stakeholders, experts, organisations and members of the public to submit memoranda, position papers and practical recommendations that could improve the proposed legislation.
He said the consultation process would allow citizens to study the details of the bill, including provisions on funding, safeguards, implementation plans and the transition process for the proposed policing structure.
Gbajabiamila disclosed that the working group’s programme is designed as a seven-week exercise running from July 27 to September 14, 2026, with specific milestones to ensure timely completion of its assignment.
He noted that although the schedule is tight, the committee remains committed to carrying out thorough consultations and ensuring that the final document reflects broad national input before it is transmitted to lawmakers for legislative consideration.
The move is part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to establish a legal framework for state police as part of wider security reforms aimed at strengthening policing across the country.
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