Nigeria’s Speakers Demand Reforms, State Police For Better Governance

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Olawale Ogunbusola, Ibadan.
The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria has called for bold economic reforms and the establishment of State Police to address the country’s growing security and socioeconomic challenges and concerns
The Conference Chairman, Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin, made the calls at the inaugural National Policy Dialogue on the Legislative Agenda of the House of Representatives held in Abuja.
He emphasized the need for collaborative efforts between the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly to drive meaningful national impact.
According to him, a decentralized police force would allow states to implement localized security measures tailored to their unique needs, rather than relying solely on federally controlled forces.
enact laws that support proactive, intelligence-driven security measures, strengthen the capacity of our security agencies, and promote community-based policing.
A critical step towards addressing the multifarious security crises in the country would be the establishment of State Police, a position long advocated for by the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria. The safety of Nigerians cannot be effectively managed through a one-size-fits-all approach. State Police would enable swift and strategic responses to security threats at the community level”
The Conference Chairman further called for a complete overhaul of the nation’s security architecture, including the recruitment and training of more personnel, provision of modern equipment, and adoption of technology-driven strategies to combat emerging threats.
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