The Plateau State House of Assembly has adopted the suggestions of its Ad-hoc Committee on the proposed constitutional modification to determine state police in Nigeria.
The determination was taken throughout plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Naanlong Daniel, following the presentation of the committee’s report by its chairman, Prof. Theodore Bala Maiyaki, who represents Qua’an-Pan South Constituency.
Presenting the report, Maiyaki mentioned, “The proposed constitutional amendment has become necessary in view of the security challenges facing the country, the manpower shortage in the Nigeria Police Force and the need to strengthen local policing arrangements.”
The proposed Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026, was transmitted to the 36 state Houses of Assembly on September 16, 2026, by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, for consideration and approval.
Explaining the goals of the invoice, Maiyaki mentioned, “The proposal seeks to determine a constitutional framework for Federal and State Police Services, with acceptable safeguards for human rights, operational requirements, accountability and coordination.
“The committee thought of the proposed modification well timed, given the necessity to strengthen safety preparations and enhance responses to threats inside communities.
“The committee observed that security remains critical to the socioeconomic development of Plateau State and other parts of the country. “It therefore recommended that the House support the proposed constitutional alteration in line with the relevant legislative requirements.”
Following deliberations, the lawmakers adopted the committee’s suggestions and voted in help of the proposed modification.
The Speaker recommended the committee for its work, saying, “Members have demonstrated commitment to addressing issues affecting the security and development of the state.”
Daniel additionally appreciated members for his or her endurance, dedication and sacrifices in contemplating the legislative matter.
The proposed constitutional modification requires the approval of at the very least 24 of the 36 state Houses of Assembly earlier than it may possibly proceed to the subsequent stage of the constitutional modification course of.
The proposal is a part of broader efforts to decentralise policing in response to persistent safety challenges throughout Nigeria, though its implementation will rely on the completion of the constitutionally prescribed course of.
Meanwhile, the Assembly handed two payments by first studying throughout the plenary.
A press release signed by Philip Eplong, Press Secretary to the Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly, and made obtainable to newsmen, disclosed that the payments are the Plateau State Right of Patients and Medical Institutions Bill and the Plateau State Bill on Jungle Justice, Mob Action and Other Forms of Unlawful Violence Against Persons.
The House mentioned, “The bills will proceed through the subsequent stages of the legislative process in accordance with its rules.”
The Assembly additionally resolved to proceed on recess from Monday, October 19, to Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Explaining the choice, the Speaker mentioned, “The recess will enable members to rest and prepare for legislative assignments ahead.”
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