……..as bill for the State Assembly financial management scales second reading.
Nasarawa State House of Assembly has approved the State Police Bill forwarded to it by the National Assembly.
Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau Ph.D the Speaker of the House gave the approval during the House proceedings today in Lafia.
Dr. Jatau said that the proposed legislation seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution to provide a legal framework for the establishment of state police while retaining the Nigeria Police Force at the federal level.
“We have endorsed Sixth Alteration Bill, 2026, seeking to provide a constitutional framework for establishing State Police Services.
“Mr Clerk is hereby directed to communicate the resolution of the House to the National Assembly for further necessary action” he said.
Speaker Jatau commended members for their consultations with the stakeholders towards approving the establishment of state police.
“As this will complement the federal police to tackle insecurity and promote peace in the country” the Speaker said.
In a related development, the House has passed into second reading A Bill for a Law to Amend the Nasarawa State House of Assembly Financial Management Law, 2021 and for Other Related Matters Thereto.
The Speaker of the House, Dr. Danladi Jatau announced the passage of the bill into second reading after Hon. Daniel Ogazi gave the substance of the bill during the House proceedings today in Lafia.
Jatau, then committed the bill to the House Committee on Rules and Business to be chaired by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Muhammad Adamu Oyanki .
The Speaker directed the Committee to work on the bill and report back to the House on Monday, next week 26th Oct. 2026.
Earlier, Hon. Daniel Oga Ogazi, the sponsor of the bill while giving the substance of the bill said that the bill is necessary due to operational realities.
Hon. Ogazi said that the bill would provide proper financial guide for the operation and smooth running of the House.
Also contributing, Hon. Suleiman Yakubu Azara and Hon. Hudu A Hudu supported and spoke in favour of the bill to scale second reading.
Hon. Ogazi moved a motion for the bill to scale second reading and was seconded by Rt. Hon. Muhammad Adamu Oyanki.
The House unanimously passed the bill into second reading.
Furthermore, the House has received the report of the House Standing Committee on Rules and Business on a Bill for A Law to Amend the Re-enacted Nasarawa State House of Assembly Service Commission Law 2023 and Other Incidental Matter Thereto.
The Speaker of the House, Dr. Danladi Jatau slated 28th October, 2026 for the deliberation of the report.
Rt. Hon. Abel Yakubu Bala, the Vice Chairman of the Committee presented the committee’s report.
