Di 36 state governors for Nigeria don again throw their support behind immediate establishment of state police, wey go follow constitution well-well and align with federalism and citizens' rights.
Di governors, under Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF), also note di collaborative efforts of other stakeholders, and add say consultation results go make states' collective position stronger.
Di governors don also repeat their commitment to ongoing power sector reforms and to strengthen collaboration among stakeholders to expand access to reliable and affordable electricity for Nigerians.
Make we remember say House of Representatives on June 11, vote overwhelmingly for constitutional amendment bill wey dey seek to establish state police across di country, wey be major step to address Nigeria's worsening security challenges.
Also, di bill pass second reading for Senate on di same day. For House of Reps, di bill get support of 289 out of 290 lawmakers wey attend, while only one member vote against am during plenary.
After their second meeting for Abuja from Wednesday to early yesterday, di governors for communique wey NGF Chairman and Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, sign, disclose say dem receive presentation from Forum Secretariat and delegation of Attorneys-General of di states on efforts to support establishing state police for Nigeria.
AbdulRahman disclose say dem also receive briefings on different federal and development partner proposals and resolve to deepen consultations and coordination between states and national institutions to secure better outcomes for citizens.
According to di governors, dem note dedicated consultation with state Attorneys-General to review di proposed constitutional amendments and frameworks.
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Insecurity: Nigerian governors dey push for quick establishment of state police
Di bill pass second reading for Senate on di same day. For House of Reps, di bill get support of 289 out of 290 lawmakers wey attend, while only one member vote against am during plenary.

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