City Boy Movement Hails Historic State Police Bill, Vows Nationwide Mobilisation
The City Boy Movement has welcomed the passage of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) State Police Bill, 2026, by the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, describing it as a historic milestone in Nigeria’s democratic and security evolution.
In a statement Signed Director-General, City Boy Movement National Secretariat, Abuja Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga
The movement noted that the successful passage of all 26 clauses of the landmark legislation represents one of the most far-reaching reforms of Nigeria’s security architecture since the return to democratic governance.
It described the development as a direct response to the longstanding demand of millions of Nigerians—particularly young people—for a policing structure that is community-based, responsive to local realities, and better equipped to protect lives and property across the 36 states of the federation.
The City Boy Movement commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for demonstrating strong political will and urgency in driving the reform. The group noted that from his time as Governor of Lagos State, where he consistently advocated for state policing, to the transmission of the executive bill on June 15 and the Senate’s passage just nine days later, the President has shown exceptional leadership and commitment to meaningful reform.
According to the movement, the President’s actions reaffirm that leadership goes beyond identifying challenges—it requires mobilizing institutions and resources to deliver practical solutions.
The group also praised the leadership of the National Assembly, particularly Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, and all distinguished senators who reconvened during recess to fulfill what it described as a historic constitutional responsibility.
It equally acknowledged the House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, for the swift and decisive passage of their version of the bill on June 11 with overwhelming support.
However, the City Boy Movement stressed that the legislative journey is not yet complete. It noted that the bill must proceed to a joint conference committee for harmonization before being transmitted to all 36 State Houses of Assembly for ratification.
Describing this next phase as critical, the movement pledged to mobilize its structures and chapters across the six geopolitical zones to advocate for the swift ratification of the constitutional amendment at the state level.
It announced plans to engage governors, state lawmakers, communities, and key civic stakeholders to ensure that the momentum generated at the National Assembly is sustained and that political considerations or bureaucratic delays do not hinder a reform Nigerians have sought for decades.
The movement emphasized that security should never be treated as a partisan issue, noting that it remains the foundation upon which enterprise, education, mobility, and dignity thrive.
The City Boy Movement therefore called on Nigerians, especially young people, to remain actively engaged as the bill enters its final constitutional stage.
