STATE POLICE: OSHODI ISOLO CONSTITUENCY 1 LAWMAKER,HON. OGUNDIPE MOVES MOTION AS LAGOS ASSEMBLY REAFFIRMS SUPPORT



 

The lawmaker representing Oshodi-Isolo Constituency-01, Hon. Stephen Ogundipe, on Wednesday moved a motion at the Lagos State House of Assembly reaffirming the legislature's support for the establishment of State Police as a strategic response to Nigeria's growing security challenges.

Hon. Ogundipe, who serves as the Chairman of the House Committee on Information Strategy and Security, sponsored the motion, which was seconded by Hon. Aro Moshood. The motion sought to encourage other State Houses of Assembly across the federation to embrace the initiative and prepare for its implementation as part of the ongoing constitutional amendment process.

The resolution formed the highlight of the Assembly's plenary session held on Wednesday, July 8, and presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa.

Leading the debate, Speaker Obasa, alongside other lawmakers, commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Assembly, and other critical stakeholders for demonstrating the political will to advance the constitutional amendment that would pave the way for the establishment of State Police.

According to the Speaker, State Police remains the most practical and sustainable solution to Nigeria's worsening security concerns, including kidnapping, banditry, and other violent crimes. He stressed that every state must enjoy genuine operational autonomy over its police structure, while federal intervention should only be invoked in clearly defined circumstances that threaten national security and must be exercised with transparency and accountability.

Speaker Obasa also expressed support for provisions in the Constitution Alteration Bill empowering state governors to appoint Commissioners of Police, subject to confirmation by their respective State Houses of Assembly. He further recommended that strategic security appointments, including Area Commanders and Zonal Commanders, should equally be subjected to legislative screening.

Responding to concerns that State Police could be abused by state governors, the Speaker noted that similar apprehensions have always existed regarding the Nigeria Police Force under the control of the Federal Government, yet the institution continues to function. He urged Nigerians not to allow such fears to frustrate reforms aimed at strengthening public safety and protecting lives and property.

Contributing to the debate, lawmakers unanimously reaffirmed that Lagos State has consistently championed the creation of State Police as an effective mechanism for strengthening community policing and addressing emerging security threats. They called on other State Assemblies to expedite consideration and approval of the Constitution Alteration Bill, emphasizing that the success of the reform requires nationwide collaboration and commitment.

Following the deliberation on State Police, the House considered a bill seeking to prohibit street begging and hawking across Lagos State, which successfully passed its Second Reading.

Speaking during the debate, Hon. Desmond Elliot advocated a compassionate approach, particularly towards vulnerable children found on the streets. He urged government to rescue such children, provide proper care and rehabilitation, and ensure that relevant state agencies effectively discharge their statutory responsibilities.

Hon. Aro Moshood called for careful scrutiny of the bill to prevent possible misinterpretation or abuse during enforcement, while Hon. Bonu Solomon observed that many street beggars operating in Lagos are non-indigenes and suggested that the legislation should discourage indiscriminate almsgiving while empowering authorities to apprehend adult beggars.

Hon. Noheem Adams described the proposed law as timely and necessary, recommending that beggars be relocated to rehabilitation centres where they can receive vocational training and social support. He cited similar initiatives already being implemented in Kano, Kaduna, Niger, Anambra, Abia States, and the Federal Capital Territory.

In his closing remarks, Speaker Obasa acknowledged that charity remains a noble virtue but warned that the increasing prevalence of street begging has become a growing source of insecurity and public concern. He proposed that government should establish structured channels for charitable donations to ensure support reaches genuinely needy persons while facilitating the rehabilitation and reintegration of beggars into society.

The Speaker further directed that the proposed legislation be harmonised with existing laws to ensure effective implementation before committing the bill to the House Committee on Youth, Sports and Social Development, with a mandate to report back to the House within two weeks.

 

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