Governors Submit Report on State Police
Last update: March 23, 2026
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NGF submits proposals on state police to NSA for onward transmission to the National Assembly...
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has submitted its proposals on the establishment of state police to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, with the document set to be forwarded to the National Assembly for legislative consideration.
CBI News reports that the Chairman of the forum and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, disclosed this during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos.
AbdulRazaq said consultations on state policing are ongoing among security stakeholders under the coordination of the NSA.
“On the issue of state police, discussions are ongoing amongst various security organisations, led by the National Security Adviser, and the NGF has made its contribution,” he said.
“That document will be taken to the National Assembly to see how we can have a legislative framework for state police.”
He reiterated the commitment of governors to strengthening collaboration with security agencies to tackle insecurity across the country.
“As governors, we commit to renew our collaboration with security forces to defeat terrorism steadily, expand infrastructure opportunities and improve the lives of our people,” AbdulRazaq said.
He stressed the need for collective action to address security challenges nationwide.
“Together, we must see that breaches of security all over the country come to an end,” he added.
The NGF chairman also congratulated President Tinubu on his recent state visit to the United Kingdom, describing it as historic and impactful.
“We congratulate you on the successful state visit to the United Kingdom and the many successes and investment proposals achieved during the trip,” he said.
“While our nation has always enjoyed a good relationship with the United Kingdom, the state visit, the first in 37 years, is bold and significant. It speaks to new leadership in Nigeria.”
AbdulRazaq expressed optimism that agreements reached during the visit would strengthen bilateral relations and boost economic growth.
“We are confident that the bilateral agreements presently signed and the new approach on issues of shared interest will strengthen the existing relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom and will bring more prosperity to our people,” he stated.
He also commended the President’s Renewed Hope agenda, noting that it has encouraged greater citizen participation in national development.
“Every Nigerian now has a stake in nation-building. We believe that this will translate to improved security in every part of our country,” he said.
AbdulRazaq urged Nigerians, especially leaders, to embrace values that promote unity and security, including selflessness, compassion, and mutual understanding.
He revealed that about 25 governors attended the meeting at short notice, describing it as a demonstration of support for the President’s leadership.
Also present at the meeting were Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, among other top officials.
