Presidency submits State Police Bill to justice ministry for review, validation
The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has completed the drafting stage of its assignment and has formally submitted the draft National Policing Bill (2026), together with twenty-nine (29) consequential amendment bills, to the Federal Ministry of Justice for legislative drafting review and validation.
The submission was made on 19th October, 2026, to the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, in line with the Working Group’s work plan. The Ministry’s review will ensure that the bills conform to legislative drafting standards and conventions, and that they do not conflict with existing laws.
The Ministry of Justice is expected to return the validated draft bills to the Working Group on or before Friday, 30th October 2026. The Working Group will then give the validated bills final consideration before presenting them to Mr President, thereby concluding its mandate.
The proposed National Policing Bill seeks to establish the constitutional and legislative framework for a dual policing structure, comprising a Federal Police Service and State Police Services.
The Working Group remains committed to a rigorous and transparent process that will deliver a comprehensive legislative proposal for consideration by the President and subsequent transmission to the National Assembly.
The work on preparing the National Policing Bill is proceeding alongside the ongoing consideration of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026 by the States Houses of Assembly, which must be completed before the Bill is transmitted to the National Assembly.
Femi Gbajabiamila, CFR
Chief of Staff to the President
Chairman, Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill
October 20, 2026
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Senate passes two amendment bills on raw materials, procurement
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele said the bills had been considered by the National Assembly and transmitted to President Bola Tinubu for assent.
States
Dapo Abiodun suspends Ogun monarch for supporting opposition parties
Mr Abiodun’s media aide, Kayode Akinmade, said the State Executive Council approved the monarch’s suspension.
NationWide
Tinubu, others mourn Afenifere leader Pa Reuben Fasoranti
Mr Tinubu, in a statement on Tuesday, expressed sadness over Mr Fasoranti’s death, hailing him as a patriarch and elder statesman.
Hot news Home top
U.S. hails NDLEA for busting four Mexican meth labs in Nigeria
Mr Marwa warned that any withdrawal of INL support would leave a gap for criminal networks and terrorist groups to exploit.
World
U.S. Midterms: Don’t vote for my daughter as governor; she’s liar, mother of Democratic candidate says
Ms Arthur derided her daughter, saying she needs help and cannot be trusted to govern Ohio.
NationWide
Presidency submits State Police Bill to justice ministry for review, validation
The statement said the ministry of Justice was expected to return the validated draft bills to the working group on or before Friday, October 30, 2026.
