Governors restate support for state police to tackle insecurity

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has reaffirmed its support for key national reforms, including the establishment of state police, the National Solar Super-Grid initiative, and agricultural development programmes aimed at improving security, food production and citizens’ welfare. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, disclosed this on Thursday while presenting the communiqué issued at the end of the Forum’s second meeting of 2026 held in Abuja. The communiqué was signed by the NGF Chairman, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The governors said the reforms were critical to addressing Nigeria’s worsening security challenges and driving sustainable economic growth. According to the Forum, insecurity driven by Boko Haram, armed banditry and other criminal groups has persisted for over two decades, particularly in northern Nigeria, leading to thousands of deaths and widespread displacement. It noted that the threat has also expanded to parts of the South. He stated, “The Forum received a presentation from the NGF Secretariat and a delegation of the Honourable Attorneys-General of the States on efforts to support establishing State Police in Nigeria. It noted a dedicated consultation with the Attorneys-General to review the proposed constitutional amendments and frameworks. “Governors emphasised the need for the State Police to be constitutionally sound and aligned with federalism and citizens’ rights. The Forum noted the collaborative effort and added that the consultation outcomes would strengthen the States’ collective position. Related News Delta gov seeks collective effort to fight crime at security summit Kwara drags Saraki to court over alleged defamation Ban mass movement of motorcycles “The Forum received a presentation from the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning on progress under the National Nutrition 774 Initiative. The Forum reaffirmed the Governors’ commitment to improving nutrition outcomes and reducing child malnutrition across Nigeria.” Abiodun said governors also received briefings on the National Nutrition 774 Initiative and the National Nutrition Bill, reiterating their commitment to tackling child malnutrition through improved policy coordination. He added, “The Forum received a briefing from the World Bank Country Office on the proposed Country Partnership Framework for Nigeria covering the period FY2026–2032; the proposed Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth. Programme, a results-based initiative designed to improve agricultural productivity, strengthen value chains, increase private sector participation, enhance food sec