Governors Sanwo-Olu and Abiodun commend the Senate for approving legislation to establish police forces at the state level.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun have expressed their appreciation for the Senate's passage of the Constitution Alteration Bill, which aims to establish state police across Nigeria, describing it as a significant reform to bolster the country's security framework and enhance community policing.

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Sanwo-Olu took to his X handle on Wednesday to commend the Senate for passing the bill, also praising President Bola Tinubu for his role in championing the reform, which he believes will have a profound impact on the nation's security architecture.

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In his post, Sanwo-Olu wrote that the development represents a bold and necessary response to the longstanding national conversation on community protection, and he commended the Senate for taking this crucial step.

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He also expressed his gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, acknowledging his visionary leadership and commitment to restructuring the country's security architecture, a cause he has championed since his time as Governor of Lagos State.

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According to Sanwo-Olu, the passage of the bill provides Lagos with the opportunity to develop a policing system tailored to its unique security needs, which are dynamic and constantly evolving.

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Sanwo-Olu noted that the progress made towards establishing state police marks a significant step towards creating a safer Nigeria, and he emphasized that the new system will be fully responsive to the local realities of Lagos.

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Similarly, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun commended President Bola Tinubu for presenting the Executive Bill on state police and praised the Senate for supporting the initiative, which he believes will bring policing closer to the people and empower states to maintain law and order.

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Abiodun expressed confidence that the establishment of state police will improve intelligence gathering and enhance security across the country, contributing to a safer and more prosperous Nigeria.

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The Senate passed the Constitution Alteration Bill on Wednesday, with more than two-thirds of lawmakers voting in support during plenary, paving the way for the creation of a state policing framework that will operate alongside the existing federal police system.

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The proposed legislation seeks to address insecurity through decentralized policing, allowing states to play a more active role in maintaining law and order and bringing policing closer to the communities they serve.