Governors Renew Push for State Police, Back Electricity Reforms
Edino Chubiyo Cornelius 
ABUJA, Nigeria – State governors have renewed their commitment to the creation of state police and the ongoing reform of Nigeria’s electricity sector, describing both initiatives as critical to strengthening security and accelerating economic development.
The resolution was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the second meeting of the Nigerian State Governors’ Forum held on Wednesday.
The governors said they had held extensive consultations with state Attorneys-General on proposed constitutional amendments and legal frameworks required to establish state police.
According to the communiqué, the governors agreed that any state policing framework must be firmly rooted in constitutional provisions and aligned with the principles of federalism, accountability, and protection of citizens’ rights.
“The Forum noted the collaborative effort and added that the consultation outcomes would strengthen the states’ collective position.”
The forum also reviewed progress on the Federal Government’s National Nutrition 774 (N-774) Initiative and reaffirmed its commitment to tackling child malnutrition and improving nutrition outcomes nationwide.
Governors welcomed ongoing work on the proposed National Nutrition Bill and encouraged broader stakeholder engagement to strengthen the legal and institutional framework for nutrition governance.
The forum further received a presentation from the World Bank Country Office on the proposed Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Nigeria covering fiscal years 2026 to 2032, as well as the Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains for Growth (AGROW) Programme.
According to the governors, the agricultural initiative is expected to boost productivity, strengthen value chains, attract private-sector investment, improve food security, and support early childhood development programmes.
On the proposed National Solar Super-Grid Initiative, governors noted that the project could significantly expand electricity access through decentralised solar generation linked to a national transmission network.
They described the initiative as a strategic opportunity to strengthen state electricity markets, improve energy security, drive industrialisation, and support economic growth.
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