36 Governors Finally Endorse State Police, NEC Postpones Decision
- The 36 state governors of the federation have finally given their support for the establishment of the state police
- Governor Uba Sani made this known on Thursday after the National Economic Council (NEC) confirmed that the states have submitted their reports, but the FCT is yet to do so
- Sani, after the meeting, which lasted for several hours, added that deliberation on state policing begins in January 2025
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
State House, Abuja - The National Economic Council (NEC) said it has received reports from the 36 state governors on the establishment of the state police.
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NEC made this disclosure on Thursday, December 12, after its meeting, which was chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima and attended by state governors, deputy governors, ministers, and some presidential aides.
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state briefed State House correspondents after the over four-hour-long meeting.
State police: NEC defers decision to January
He revealed that the state governors have backed the establishment of state police. However, Sani noted that deliberations on the matter were postponed until the next NEC meeting in January 2025, Channels TV reported.
“Virtually every state has its own peculiar security challenges, and many agree that state police is the way forward,” Sani stated.
Speaking further, the governor disclosed that NEC is committed to engaging stakeholders further before the council’s January 2025 meeting where a comprehensive report will be presented.
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- 36 states assembly speakers endorse state police, gives reason
State police: Femi Falana sends message to Tinubu
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the debate on state police continued to top discussions in the polity, and Femi Falana decided to make his position known.
The legal luminary, however, warned against the idea while noting it would be used by some state governors against the will of their people.
Falana highlighted other security outfits that could replace state police in states within Nigeria, as he noted that the people needed to be assured before the move was implemented.
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