It was a busy week for the members of the House of Representatives, who considered and passed some bills and motions and conducted investigative hearings before proceeding on a long recess. The week, however, also witnessed a dramatic event: the Minority Caucus’s protest walkout during the passage of the state police bill. Here are some of the major activities of the lawmakers.
Lawmakers pass state police bill
The House passed the Constitution Alteration (State Police) Bill, 2026, seeking to establish a constitutional framework for the creation and operation of state police services across Nigeria.
The passage followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the House Committee on Constitution Review, chaired by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu.
The bill is designed to provide the constitutional foundation for the establishment of state police, with further legislation expected to provide detailed operational guidelines for the proposed security architecture.
