Sanwo-Olu hails Tinubu as Senate passes state police bill
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu following the Senate’s passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police, describing the development as a landmark step towards strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture.
The Senate on Wednesday approved all 26 clauses of the bill during consideration in the Committee of the Whole, paving the way for one of the most significant constitutional reforms in the country’s security framework in recent decades.
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Etim Ekpimah
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu following the Senate’s passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police, describing the development as a landmark step towards strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture.
The Senate on Wednesday approved all 26 clauses of the bill during consideration in the Committee of the Whole, paving the way for one of the most significant constitutional reforms in the country’s security framework in recent decades.
In a statement personally signed by him, Sanwo-Olu described the Senate’s approval as “epochal” and praised President Tinubu for championing the cause of state policing and true federalism.
According to the governor, the proposed establishment of state police represents a major breakthrough in efforts to tackle terrorism, banditry and other forms of insecurity across the country.
“Today is a great day for our country — a day to celebrate the triumph of genuine democratic and developmental ideas over parochial sentiments,” Sanwo-Olu said.
He noted that the concept of state police had been a longstanding priority for Tinubu since his tenure as Governor of Lagos State between 1999 and 2007.
“State police has been at the forefront of President Tinubu’s vision for a more effective and responsive security system since his days as governor. We are delighted to witness this progress, made possible by a leader whose life has been dedicated to service and national development,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu commended the President’s vision, resilience and commitment to constitutional reforms, describing him as “a champion of true federalism”.
He also praised the Senate for what he termed a historic decision and urged state Houses of Assembly across the federation to support the amendment process by approving the bill when it is transmitted to them.
The statement was issued on Wednesday by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile.
