The Plateau State House of Assembly has adopted the recommendations of its Ad-hoc Committee in support of the proposed constitutional amendment to establish State Police in Nigeria.
The decision was reached during Monday’s plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Naanlong Daniel, following the presentation and consideration of the committee’s report.
The proposed Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, was transmitted to the 36 State Houses of Assembly on September 16, 2026, by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, for consideration and approval.
The bill seeks to provide a constitutional framework for the establishment of State Police Services alongside the Federal Police Service as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s persistent security challenges.
Presenting the committee’s report, its chairman and member representing Qua’an-Pan South Constituency, Theodore Maiyaki, said the proposed amendment was necessary in view of prevailing security challenges, manpower shortages in the Nigeria Police Force and the need to strengthen policing at the grassroots.
He explained that the proposal would establish a framework for federal and state policing, with safeguards for human rights, operational standards, accountability and coordination.
The committee also noted that improved security was critical to the socioeconomic development of Plateau State and the country at large, recommending that the House support the proposed constitutional alteration.
Following deliberations, lawmakers adopted the recommendations and voted in support of the proposed amendment.
The Speaker, Naanlong Daniel, commended the committee for its work and thanked members for their patience, commitment and sacrifice in considering the legislative proposal.
The constitutional amendment requires approval by at least 24 of Nigeria’s 36 State Houses of Assembly before it can proceed to the next stage of the process.
Meanwhile, the House passed two other bills for first reading: the Plateau State Right of Patients and Medical Institutions Bill and the Plateau State Bill on Jungle Justice, Mob Action and Other Forms of Unlawful Violence Against Persons.
The bills will undergo further legislative consideration in line with the rules of the Assembly.
The House subsequently resolved to proceed on recess from Monday, October 19, to Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to allow members to rest and prepare for upcoming legislative responsibilities.
The Speaker appreciated lawmakers, supporting staff, and other personnel for their dedication to the service of Plateau State, noting that the Assembly had continued its legislative duties beyond the initially scheduled recess period.
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