The decision was introduced by the Deputy Speaker, Jamilu Umaru Dahiru, throughout plenary on Wednesday.
Dahiru, who’s the interim chairman of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendment, stated the proposal was geared toward strengthening the nation’s safety system and addressing rising insecurity.
He stated the institution of state police would permit state governments to arrange their very own police providers to enrich the prevailing federal safety construction.
The deputy speaker famous that the proposal may present extra help for efforts to deal with safety challenges throughout the nation.
The approval adopted the consideration of suggestions on the proposed constitutional amendment transmitted to the meeting consistent with the process for altering the 1999 Constitution.
DAILY POST reviews that the decision types a part of the method required for the proposed amendment to advance by way of the constitutionally prescribed levels.
