The National Assembly has transmitted the Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to establish State Police Services to all 36 State Houses of Assembly for consideration and approval.
Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, said the bill was transmitted on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, with the National Assembly expecting the State Assemblies to communicate their decisions within 30 days.
Ogunlana, however, clarified that the 30-day period is an administrative timeframe and not a constitutional deadline, as the Constitution does not prescribe a specific period for State Assemblies to respond.
The National Assembly said it recognises the constitutional responsibilities and independence of the State Houses of Assembly in considering proposed constitutional amendments.
Under the constitutional amendment process, the bill must be approved by at least two-thirds of the 36 State Houses of Assembly before the amendment can proceed to the next stage.
The State Police Bill was earlier passed by both chambers of the National Assembly as part of proposed measures to address security challenges across the country.
The National Assembly says it will take the next steps after receiving the resolutions of the State Assemblies, while stressing its commitment to due process and constitutional compliance.
