The Federal Government of Nigeria along with Governors of 36 states of the Federation have agreed on the need to create state police as a means of improving security across the country.
This was agreed upon at a meeting held on Thursday between President Bola Tinubu and the 36 State Governors at the State House, Abuja.
While addressing pressmen, Nigeria’s Information and National Orientation Minister, Idris Mohammed said was an acknowledgment of improved security across the country, with an expanded approach to forest rangers’ numerical strength while considering the possibility of State Police.
He said state governments will finalise with the federal government before sending a bill to the National Assembly for the required constitutional amendment.
While speaking in the company of Governors of Delta, Plateau, and Kaduna States, Mohammed said that the National Security Adviser, Director General of State Services, and Inspector General of Police have been directed to collaborate with state governors in addressing food security concerns and hoarding, particularly in the wake of the rising price of commodities.
Mohammed further stated that the meeting emphasised the need for enhanced investments in agriculture to combat food shortages, declaring a halt to food importation to broaden Nigeria’s self-reliance and potential as a net exporter.