…Tinubu maintained that decentralised policing would enable states to respond more swiftly to local threats,
ABUJA, NIGERIA- The iNews Times | Bola Tinubu on Wednesday night urged the Senate to commence urgent constitutional amendments to pave the way for the establishment of state police, declaring that Nigeria’s security challenges have surpassed the capacity of the current centralised policing system.
The President made the call during an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he spoke candidly about the threats of terrorism, banditry and insurgency affecting parts of the country.
According to Tinubu, the nation must respond decisively to insecurity by restructuring its security architecture. He appealed to lawmakers to begin deliberations on amending the Constitution to incorporate state police, stressing that such a move would help secure communities, reclaim forests from criminal elements and shield citizens, especially children, from fear.
Tinubu maintained that decentralised policing would enable states to respond more swiftly to local threats, strengthen grassroots intelligence gathering and complement the efforts of federal security agencies. He emphasised that reclaiming ungoverned spaces and restoring public trust requires concrete structural reforms rather than mere rhetoric.
The President also commended the growing synergy between the executive and the National Assembly, expressing optimism about building a nation that protects its citizens and promotes development.
Defending his administration’s economic policies, Tinubu credited the legislature’s support for the success of key reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy and measures to curb foreign exchange arbitrage. He described the abandoned subsidy regime as riddled with monumental corruption and insisted that his government would not sustain such practices.
He added that the country is witnessing economic stability and urged lawmakers to remain committed to the reform agenda to ensure lasting prosperity.
In his remarks, Senate President Godswill Akpabio appreciated the President for the engagement, describing the meeting as a reflection of mutual respect and cooperation between both arms of government. He expressed confidence that sustained collaboration would enhance security and economic stability nationwide.
