By Adeyemi David
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday called on the leadership of the 10th Senate to initiate constitutional amendments that would provide for the establishment of State Police.
The President made the appeal during an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, according to a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.Tinubu appoints Tunji Disu as IGP
Tinubu said the creation of State Police had become urgent in view of the evolving security challenges across the country, noting that decentralised policing would strengthen grassroots security and enhance rapid response to threats within states.
“We are facing terrorism, banditry and insurgency. But we will never fail to make the right response,” the President said.
“What I will ask for tonight is for you to start thinking how best to amend the Constitution to incorporate State Police,” he added.
He explained that the reform would help secure forests from criminal elements and free citizens from fear, while improving overall security architecture nationwide.Restore peace nationwide, Tinubu tells acting IGP Disu
Tinubu also commended the cordial working relationship between the executive and the National Assembly, describing it as critical to national progress.
“It is a good thing that we are working in harmony, looking forward to a country that protects all,” he said.
The President thanked the Senate for its support of key economic reforms introduced by his administration, stressing that such measures would not have been possible without legislative collaboration.
“Without your collaboration, those reforms would not be possible. We are reformists together,” he said.
Tinubu further stated that the removal of fuel subsidy had ended what he described as monumental corruption and foreign exchange arbitrage, adding that the country was now enjoying greater economic stability.
“What we are enjoying is a stable economy, and prosperity is beckoning us. We need to work hard,” he said.
In his remarks, Senate President Godswill Akpabio commended the President for hosting the interfaith breakfast and lauded the administration’s reform efforts.
Akpabio said the reforms had boosted revenue allocation to sub-national governments, enabling them to undertake more infrastructure projects.
He also offered prayers for the President and for sustained peace and prosperity in the country.
