The National Assembly has confirmed receiving 28 state houses of assembly reports on 1999 Constitution (Sixth Alteration) Bill, seeking to provide for the establishment of State Police Services and related matters.
The Bill was transmitted by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana to the 36 State Houses of Assembly on 16 September 2026 for their consideration and approval, with a request that their decisions be communicated to the National Assembly within 30 days.
Following the receipt and verification of the reports, the Office confirms that 28 State Houses of Assembly have approved the Bill, representing more than the constitutionally prescribed threshold of not less than two-thirds of the 36 State Houses of Assembly.
This is equivalent to 24 States, as required under Section 9 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999.
Ogunlana said his office has also undertaken the necessary administrative verification of the reports and accompanying Votes and Proceedings to establish their authenticity and ensure that the records accurately reflect the decisions taken by the respective State Houses of assembly.
The clerk clarified that Section 9 of the Constitution does not expressly prescribe a Third Reading for a Constitution Alteration Bill, unlike the procedure applicable to ordinary Bills.
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In view of the approvals secured from the required number of State Houses of Assembly, The clerk explained that the necessary administrative processes are being undertaken to facilitate the transmission of the Bill to His Excellency, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for assent, in accordance with the Acts Authentication Act, CAP A2, (LEN) 2004.
He pointed out that the cooperation and timely response of the State Houses of Assembly in the consideration of constitution amendment, represents a significant step in the ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and deepen the country’s federal system.
The office however assured that it will continue to provide accurate and timely information on developments relating to the constitutional amendment process.
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