The National Assembly has formally transmitted the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking the establishment of State Police Services to all 36 State Houses of Assembly for consideration and approval.
Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, confirmed the transmission took place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. He explained that while the Constitution does not stipulate a deadline for state legislatures to respond, the National Assembly has set an administrative expectation of 30 days.
“We expect expeditious consideration of the bill within one month,” Ogunlana said. “However, the 30-day period is only an administrative timeframe and not a constitutional deadline.”
The National Assembly emphasised that it fully recognises the constitutional responsibility and independence of the State Houses of Assembly in reviewing the proposed amendments.
Under constitutional provisions, any bill seeking to alter the Constitution must secure the approval of at least two-thirds of the 36 State Houses of Assembly before the process can be concluded.
The State Police Bill, passed weeks earlier by both chambers of parliament, is seen as a crucial step toward addressing Nigeria’s persistent security challenges.
“Once the resolutions of the State Assemblies are received, the National Assembly will proceed with the next steps,” Ogunlana added, reaffirming the legislature’s commitment to due process, institutional cooperation, and strict compliance with the Constitution.
