Presidential Working Group invites Nigerians to submit proposals for National Policing Bill
The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, chaired by Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, invited Nigerians on Monday to submit memoranda and policy proposals for legislation establishing state policing nationwide. The call for submissions runs for two weeks from the announcement, allowing citizens, professionals, civil society, security agencies, state and local governments, academics and other stakeholders to contribute to shaping the bill.
This matters because the proposed National Policing Bill will set national minimum standards for state police, covering recruitment, training, oversight, funding, equipment and jurisdictional responsibilities. It aims to create a credible, effective and accountable policing system nationwide while ensuring states not yet ready can continue using federal police until meeting standards. The Working Group's seven-week programme runs from July 27 to September 14, with the draft bill due for President Tinubu's review on September 3.
To participate, Nigerians should submit their memoranda and policy proposals during the two-week submission window. Specific submission channels weren't detailed in the announcement, but interested parties should monitor official government channels and reputable news outlets like Premium Times for guidelines. National consultations on the draft bill will follow before final submission to the National Assembly.