By Isiaka Mustapha, Editor-in-Chief, People’s Security Monitor

The Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution supporting the proposed amendment to the 1999 Constitution to pave the way for the establishment of State Police Services in Nigeria.

The resolution followed the consideration and adoption of a report presented by the Ad Hoc Committee on Constitutional Review, chaired by former Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo.Titled “H.R. No. 194/OG/2025: Consideration of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999) (Sixth Alteration) Bill, 2026 (Establishment of State Police Services),” the report contains 26 clauses proposing amendments to various sections of the Constitution.Presenting the report, Oluomo led lawmakers through the proposed amendments, which were considered individually and approved by members of the Assembly.

Following the deliberations, Oluomo moved a motion for the adoption of the committee’s report. The motion was seconded by Hon. Adegoke Adeyanju and unanimously supported by members through a voice vote.Subsequently, the House Leader, Hon. Yusuf Sherif, moved a motion for the adoption of the report as an official resolution of the Assembly.

The motion was seconded by the Chief Whip, Hon. Omolola Bakare, and received unanimous support from the lawmakers.

Speaking after the resolution was adopted, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Elemide, described the decision as historic, noting that Ogun State had joined other state legislatures in supporting the proposed establishment of State Police. He said the resolution reflected the position of the lawmakers and the people of Ogun State on the need to strengthen the country’s security framework through more effective and locally responsive policing.

According to the Speaker, the establishment of State Police Services could enhance the protection of lives and property, improve security at the grassroots and contribute to the social well being and economic development of the state.Elemide subsequently directed that a clean copy of the resolution be transmitted to the National Assembly to formally communicate Ogun State’s support for the proposed constitutional amendment.

The resolution forms part of the ongoing constitutional review process, which seeks to establish the legal framework for State Police Services in Nigeria.