State Legislators Forum Celebrates New State Police Law, Promises Support for Implementation

The Forum of Progressive Speakers of State Legislators from the All Progressives Congress (APC) is celebrating the Senate's approval of the State Police Bill. This forum is led by Hon Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, who is the Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly.

The forum sees this bill as a major step for Nigeria’s internal security. They praised the lawmakers for their courage in passing the bill. They believe that allowing states to have their own police is important for protecting lives and property across the country.

Hon Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin shared that this bill is a big win for good governance and policing that focuses on local communities. He mentioned that for a long time, people have called for a security system that understands local issues. With this law, states can better protect their citizens and respond quickly to security challenges. It will also help build stronger ties between the community and the police.

To make sure state police can start working effectively, the forum has promised to support the implementation process fully. They assured the public and key stakeholders that state Houses of Assembly under the APC will quickly work on creating strong legal frameworks that meet the specific security needs of their states.

The forum also committed to setting up strict oversight to ensure that state police respect human rights, maintain professionalism, and follow the law. They are dedicated to working with state governors to guarantee enough budget for training, equipment, and support for the new state police officers.

The forum expressed deep gratitude to the leaders of the National Assembly, the Executive branch, and everyone involved in making this law happen. They believe this new approach will help reduce crime, bring back peace, and boost the economy across Nigeria.