NEC Set To Assess State Police Reports In Today’s Session

NEC Set To Assess State Police Reports In Today’s SessionThe National Economic Council (NEC) is set to convene today (Thursday) to deliberate on the positions of various states regarding the proposed establishment of state police. The meeting, which will include all 36 state governors and be chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, is scheduled for 11:00 am at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, according to sources familiar with the matter.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

While the official agenda for the meeting has yet to be released, one anonymous source confirmed that the NEC members would discuss the finalized positions from the states on the creation of state police. Another source noted that following the previous meeting, certain states had been given until November 28 to submit their positions, with the expectation that all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) would have provided their reports by now.

The NEC had previously instructed Adamawa, Kebbi, Kwara States, and the FCT to submit their positions on the matter by November 28, after a previous deadline had passed. As of the last update, 33 states had already submitted their reports, with the remaining entities being the three states and the FCT.

During the council’s 146th meeting on November 21, Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri, clarified that these remaining states would present their submissions at today’s meeting. He emphasized that a consolidated position from all states would then be formulated for submission to the federal government.

In an earlier statement, Vice President Shettima’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications, Stanley Nkwocha, affirmed that a unified position on state police would be finalized by the next NEC meeting.

Discussions on creating state police have been ongoing since February 2024, with the federal government and state governors engaging in talks aimed at decentralizing the Nigerian Police Force. This proposal stems from concerns over the inadequacies of the centralized system, with proponents arguing that state police could better address local security needs, while opponents worry about the potential for political abuse and regional division.

Despite these challenges, there has been significant momentum towards the establishment of state police, with many states now prepared to present their positions. However, the process remains in its early stages, with the federal government and state authorities still working out the constitutional amendments necessary for the establishment of state-controlled police forces.

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