The House of Representatives on Thursday adopted the report on the proposed establishment of state police and approved 18 constitutional amendment clauses aimed at strengthening security, governance, and institutional effectiveness across Nigeria.

The report was adopted during plenary presided over by Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abass, marking a significant step in ongoing efforts to decentralise policing and address the country’s security challenges.

The approved clauses form part of a broader constitutional amendment process being considered by lawmakers to enhance governance structures and improve the nation’s security architecture.

The move follows years of debate over the creation of state police, with proponents arguing that a decentralised policing system would improve intelligence gathering, response time, and community-based security operations across the country.

The adoption of the report by the Green Chamber does not conclude the constitutional amendment process, as further legislative procedures and approvals are required before the proposals can become part of the Constitution.

The development is expected to reignite nationwide discussions on the role of state governments in policing, accountability mechanisms, and the future of Nigeria’s security framework.