A national dialogue on the demand for a state police system in Nigeria has concluded that the country requires the necessary political will to make a decision that best addresses its unique needs.
The dialogue is powered by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies as part of its contributions to the conversation around the need for state police.
In the last two decades, the demand for the creation of state police to fight rising security challenges have grown louder.
But citizens opposed to it have not stopped making their voices heard.
The bill seeking the creation of state police is one of the proposed laws before the 10th National Assembly as the 6th alteration to the Constitution gets underway.
This dialogue session of experts is hosted by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies in its quest to contribute to the debate on state police.
Scholars drawn from across the academia examine the concept of true federalism as they call for an increased understanding of State Police
As insecurity continues to ravage some parts of the country, Nigerians hope for improved performance to safeguard lives and property.
