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State Police Showdown: Reps Set Date For Historic Vote On Security Reform
The House of Representatives has scheduled Thursday, June 11, for a vote on a constitutional amendment bill proposing the creation of State Police across Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The announcement was made on Wednesday in Abuja by the Deputy Speaker of the House and Chairman of the Constitution Review Committee, Benjamin Kalu, during a briefing with journalists.
Kalu urged all lawmakers to be present during Thursday’s plenary session to take part in the crucial vote.
He explained that the proposed State Police framework is being prioritised as part of efforts to tackle the country’s growing security challenges. According to him, the House considers the bill a key component of ongoing reforms aimed at improving security nationwide.
The Deputy Speaker also disclosed that members currently outside Abuja on oversight assignments have been directed to suspend their engagements and return to the National Assembly ahead of the voting exercise.
The State Police bill is being sponsored by Kalu alongside 14 other members of the House of Representatives.
More details are expected to emerge after the vote
