The Presidential Working Group on National Policing Bill has said that the Constitution Sixth Alteration Bill 2026 providing for a dual policing system has been approved by 24 State Houses of Assembly, meeting constitutional threshold of two thirds of 36 states.
Chairman of the Working Group and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday.
Gbajabiamila said the Working Group notes with satisfaction and commends State Houses of Assembly for decisive action on reform of national importance and appreciates the National Assembly for passing amendments in both chambers.
He said in line with Section 9 of the Constitution amendment can now be returned to the National Assembly for transmission to the President for assent.
According to him, approval gives constitutional backing to the policing framework that the Working Group draft National Policing Bill 2026 is designed to implement.
He said Working Group efforts remain on track, noting that draft Bills are currently undergoing legislative drafting review and validation at the Federal Ministry of Justice and are expected to be returned on or before Friday October 30 2026, after which Group will give them final consideration before presenting them to the President.
The Working Group urged all stakeholders to support a smooth transition to a dual policing system that makes Nigerians safer.
