The Presidency has officially announced a strict deadline for the submission of public memoranda regarding the highly anticipated National Policing Bill, marking a major milestone in Nigeria`s legislative push toward decentralised law enforcement.

According to an official statement issued from the State House, all public inputs, civil society recommendations, and stakeholder submissions on the proposed legal framework must be submitted before the closing window. The executive declaration emphasizes that the administration remains determined to ensure absolute transparency and inclusivity by allowing citizens to actively shape the foundational laws governing regional security.

The National Policing Bill seeks to provide a comprehensive constitutional and operational roadmap for the creation, deployment, and oversight of state police forces across Nigeria`s 36 states. Supporters argue that decentralising the current police force will dramatically lower localized crime rates by integrating community-focused strategies, while critics remain cautious about potential political exploitation by state governors.

As the implementation phase of the implementation dialogue intensifies, the Federal Government urges all regional leaders, legal experts, and community unions to utilize this final window to submit structural proposals. Following the expiration of the deadline, a consolidated legislative draft will be formatted for final reading and review before the National Assembly.