The House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the Constitution has commenced a clause-by-clause examination of the revised State Police Service Bill submitted by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The Deputy Speaker of the House, Benjamin Kalu, announced the development on Monday during the committee’s meeting in Abuja, where lawmakers began reviewing the proposed legislation in detail.
Kalu said the revised bill largely reflects the version previously considered by the House, with only a few adjustments introduced to provide greater clarity and improve the implementation of the proposed state police system.
“The House and the Senate are working in tandem with each other to make sure that the significant amendments are achieved,” he said.
The Deputy Speaker explained that the committee’s responsibility was to scrutinise the executive bill clause by clause, make necessary recommendations, and submit its report to the House for further legislative action.
“The focus of today’s gathering is for us to consider this executive bill clause by clause and make appropriate recommendations to the House; but we must note also that the Senate had already considered and adopted the executive bill,” Kalu stated.
He noted that the revised proposal introduces Section 318, which provides for interpretation, transitional arrangements and other measures required to establish and operate the state police framework.
The bill also contains related amendments to the Constitution aimed at creating the legal foundation for the proposed system.
Kalu added that the Senate had made minor wording adjustments to eight clauses of the bill and urged committee members to adopt the amendments where necessary to ensure a smooth and timely legislative process.
The review forms part of ongoing efforts by lawmakers to amend relevant constitutional provisions and establish a framework for the creation of state police services across Nigeria.
