THE Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria has expressed support for the proposal constitutional amendment to enable the creation of State Police Services in Nigeria, following the passage of the Bill to that effect by the two chambers of the National Assembly.
Its Chairman and Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, said state legislatures were committed to accelerated deliberations and passage of the Bill.
According to Guwor: “As Speakers of the 36 State Houses of Assembly, we had earlier indicated our support for the proposed legislation, because we believe that community-based policing, properly structured under law, will enhance safety and response time across our states.
“Security is local, and our people deserve policing architecture that understands their terrain and challenges.
“With the Bill now proceeding to the next legislative stage, the Conference assures Nigerians that State Assemblies will give it diligent consideration in line with Section 9(2) of the 1999 Constitution.”
Already, many state legislatures have started deliberations on the Bill, with the view of passing it as to assist in tackling rising insecurity in the country.
