The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) says it has presented a proposal for the creation of state police to the 10th National Assembly as part of efforts to improve security across the country.
Chairman of the forum and Governor of Kwara State, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, made this known during a Sallah visit by 25 governors to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos on Sunday.
He explained that the step reflects renewed and coordinated measures under President Tinubu to confront ongoing security challenges nationwide.
The governors also pledged to deepen cooperation in addressing insecurity, while pushing forward infrastructure development and better socio-economic conditions for citizens in line with the administration’s broader plans.
Speaking on the initiative, AbdulRazaq said, “On the issue of state police, discussions are ongoing among various security organizations, led by the National Security Adviser, and the NGF has made its contribution. That document will be taken to the National Assembly to see how we can have a legislative framework for state police.”
He added, “We commit to renewing our collaboration with security forces to defeat terrorism, to steadily expand infrastructure opportunities, and to improve the lives of our people. Together, we must see that breaches of security all over the country come to an end.”
The Kwara governor also praised President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He said the policy has strengthened citizens’ sense of inclusion and offers hope for better security outcomes.
“Together, we must see that breaches of security all over the country come to an end,” he stressed.
Among governors present at the meeting were Hope Uzodinma (Imo), Alex Otti (Abia), Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom), Douye Diri (Bayelsa), Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Bassey Otu (Cross River), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), Monday Okpebholo (Edo), Peter Mbah (Enugu), Mohammed Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe), and Umar Namadi (Jigawa).
Others included Abba Kabir Yusuf (Kano), Dikko Umaru Radda (Katsina), Ahmed Usman Ododo (Kogi), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Siminalayi Fubara (Rivers), Agbu Kefas (Taraba), Mai Mala Buni (Yobe), and Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo).
The Deputy Governor of Borno State, Umar Usman Kadafur, also attended the meeting.
President Tinubu has repeatedly expressed support for the establishment of state police at different forums. The push comes amid renewed security concerns, especially recent bomb attacks reported in parts of the North-East, including Borno State.
