In its 152nd meeting held in Abuja, the National Economic Council (NEC) once again deferred deliberations on the establishment of state police, a move that has drawn criticism from various quarters.
The issue, which many believe is central to addressing the nation’s security challenges, was notably absent from the meeting’s agenda. This marks the second consecutive time that the council has sidestepped discussions on the matter, despite mounting pressure from state governors and other stakeholders.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has consistently expressed support for the creation of state police, describing it as “inevitable” in his administration’s security reforms.
He emphasized the need to confront the nation’s security challenges head-on, acknowledging that inherited weaknesses must be addressed. During a recent meeting with a delegation from Katsina State, led by Governor Dikko Radda,
President Tinubu reiterated the federal government’s commitment to decentralizing policing to enhance security. The call for state police has gained significant traction, with 19 Northern governors endorsing the proposal in May.
They urged the National Assembly to expedite the necessary legislative processes to facilitate its establishment. Despite these endorsements, the NEC has yet to take concrete steps toward actualizing the proposal.
The repeated delays in addressing the state police issue have raised concerns about the federal government’s commitment to decentralizing policing and empowering state governments to effectively manage security within their jurisdictions.
As insecurity continues to escalate, many Nigerians are calling for urgent action to establish a robust framework for state police that ensures accountability and effectiveness.
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