The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to "rescue" Nigeria and fulfil campaign promises, announcing plans to establish state police as a practical reform to curb insecurity. Speaking at an interfaith breaking of fast with state governors at the State House, Tinubu declared: "Security is the foundation of prosperity. Without it, farms cannot flourish, businesses cannot grow, and families cannot sleep in peace. We will establish state police to curb insecurity." He emphasised the reform is "not about politics. It is about practicality. It is about empowering states with the tools to protect their people while strengthening our national framework." Tinubu challenged governors to reach "the young man who feels forgotten, lift the woman who carries her family on tired shoulders, and touch the communities at the grassroots where hope sometimes flickers." He assured that development must not recognise religion, compassion must not recognise tribe, and opportunity must not recognise status.
Key Points:
- State police proposal aims to address security gaps at local level.
- It represents a major shift from exclusive federal control of policing.
- Citizens gain potentially more responsive security, while states assume new responsibilities.
- This signals the administration's commitment to structural reform.
- The timing, during interfaith season, emphasises unity.
Tinubu tells governors he's determined to rescue Nigeria, announces plan for state police to tackle insecurity, urges grassroots development beyond politics.
Sources: The Cable, State House
