36 Nigerian Governors Issue Joint Statement on State Police, Power Reforms

Nigerian state governors have restated their commitment to establishing state police, stressing that the initiative must be constitutionally sound and aligned with federalism

The governors also reaffirmed their support for electricity sector reforms, including a National Solar Super-Grid Initiative designed to expand power access across Nigeria

The decisions were reached at the 2nd meeting of the Nigerian State Governors’ Forum held on Wednesday, June 18, 2026

Nigerian state governors have renewed their push for state police and electricity reforms, agreeing that constitutional frameworks must underpin any new policing structure in the country.

According to a communiqué issued at the end of the 2nd meeting of the Nigerian State Governors’ Forum on Wednesday, June 17, as reported by Channels TV, governors held dedicated consultations with Attorneys-General to review proposed constitutional amendments and frameworks ahead of a final collective decision.

Nigerian governors met to discuss state police, electricity reforms and national development priorities.

State Police: Governors Stress Constitutional Alignment

The forum emphasised that any state police structure must be legally grounded and respect citizens’ rights.

The communiqué added that outcomes from the ongoing consultations with Attorneys-General would strengthen the states’ collective position on the matter.

Electricity Reforms: Solar Super-Grid Initiative Highlighted

Governors reiterated their commitment to power sector reforms and received a briefing on the National Solar Super-Grid (NSSG) Initiative — a proposal to expand electricity access through large-scale decentralised solar generation integrated with a national high-voltage transmission network.

The Forum noted the initiative’s potential to support industrialisation, improve energy security, and accelerate economic growth across Nigeria.

Presidency announces update on State Police

Meanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the Presidency said progress has been made on establishing state police as consultations advance toward constitutional amendment. Gbajabiamila said discussions have moved to the legal framework stage, with the enabling law expected after constitutional changes. The Federal Government holds a high-level security meeting as Tinubu pushes decentralised policing to address insecurity across Nigeria.