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Gbaja: Executive bill on state police will be ready for Tinubu’s review Sept 3

The presidency has issued a seven-week timeline for the drafting of the proposed state police bill.

Femi Gbajabiamila, chairman of the presidential working group on the national policing bill, on Monday, said the executive bill will be ready for President Bola Tinubu’s review on September 3, 2026.

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On State Police

Chief of Staff to President Tinubu and Chairman, Presidential Working Group on National Policing Bill, @femigbaja , briefed the press on the progress of the bill with September 3rd set as date for the completion and submission of the bill to President Tinubu for final review.

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Gbaja: Executive-legislature cooperation does not diminish n’assembly's independence

Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, says cooperation between the executive and legislative arms of government does not diminish the independence of the national assembly.

The 10th national assembly, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, has been criticised for being a “rubber stamp” of the executive and failing to sufficiently scrutinise some of the president’s policies and requests.

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At the opening ceremony of the 2026 National Assembly Open Week

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Chief of Staff to the President and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, @femigbaja congratulated the National Assembly for sustaining the Open Week initiative as a platform for transparency, accountability and citizen engagement.

He emphasized that democracy is strengthened by a transparent and accessible Legislature, called for broader citizen participation, and reaffirmed the Presidency's commitment to working with the National Assembly to deliver meaningful outcomes for Nigerians.

[Femi Gbajabiamila @femigbaja]

I extend warm birthday felicitations to my dear brother and birthday mate, Your Excellency, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu @jidesanwoolu, the Executive Governor of Lagos State.

Your dedication to the growth and transformation of Lagos State remains commendable and continues to inspire many.

As we mark another year, I pray for renewed strength, wisdom, and good health for you as you continue your service to Lagos State and our great nation.

[Femi Gbajabiamila @femigbaja]

STATE POLICE CONSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK NEAR COMPLETION- PRESIDENCY 

Significant progress has been made towards establishing state police, with a constitutional amendment expected soon, following months of consultations among the Executive, the National Assembly and security authorities. 

The Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila @femigbaja, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State House Correspondents after a consultative meeting on state police convened by the Presidency, held at the State House, Abuja. 

Gbajabiamila said deliberations on the proposed state police framework began several months ago following a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, noting that the process has gained considerable traction. 

He explained that establishing state police requires careful consideration of constitutional and legal issues and cannot be implemented hastily. 

"We started deliberations in the last three or four months on how to go about the establishment of state police as directed by Mr President. 

"Establishing state police is not something that you do with the snap of the fingers. There is a lot involved in terms of constitution and legalities, and thank God we have now gained a lot of traction.  

“Hopefully, the amendment will come shortly, and the details of the amendment will come after that," Gbajabiamila added. 

According to him, discussions have now advanced to the point of considering the necessary constitutional amendments, with the enabling legislation to follow afterwards. 

"Right now, what we are looking at is the constitutional amendment itself, and then the enabling law would follow thereafter. That is what we have been deliberating on in the last couple of hours," he added. 

The Chief of Staff highlighted broad national support for the initiative, emphasising that the debate is no longer about whether state police should be establishedbut about creating the appropriate legal and institutional framework for its operation. 

He said President Tinubu, who has consistently advocated for state police as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria's security architecture, would receive a comprehensive report on the meeting's outcome. 

The meeting is part of a series of consultations convened by the Federal Government to develop a workable framework for the establishment of state police, an initiative aimed at strengthening internal security, improving local intelligence gathering and enhancing the capacity of sub-national governments to address emerging security challenges across the country. 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR @officialABAT has maintained in the last few months that state police is a necessary response to Nigeria's evolving security challenges, advocating that a decentralised policing structure would strengthen grassroots security, enhance intelligence gathering and improve the protection of lives and property across the country. 

The meeting was attended by the Deputy President of the Senate, Jibrin Barau @barauijibrin, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu Ph.D CFR @OfficialBenKalu, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi @LOFagbemi and the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu @TunjiDisu1, among other senior government officials.            

Bayo Onanuga @aonanuga1956
Special Adviser to the President 
(Information and Strategy) 
June 04, 2026

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You are a National Asset, Gbajabiamila Tells Minister-Designate Amb. Enikanolaiye at Send-off Ceremony.

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[Femi Gbajabiamila @femigbaja]

Earlier today, I was in my ward to participate in the APC House of Representatives primaries. I am impressed by the peaceful and orderly conduct of our people.

Surulere remains strong 💪.

Congratulations to Rep. Fuad Laguda @FKLaguda

[Femi Gbajabiamila @femigbaja]

Earlier today, I received H.E. @drobafemihamzat and his entourage who came for a consultative visit on his aspiration to lead our dear state. We engaged and his capacity is not in doubt. We will continue to share ideas on how to continue to move lagos forward and build on work already done by past governors.

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President Tinubu Launches Platform For Government's Direct Engagement With Entrepreneurs.

- Says Renewed Hope Enterprise Bridge Initiative designed to ease burden of businesses across Nigeria.

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[Femi Gbajabiamila @femigbaja]

Easter lunch with mum and family. Happy Easter everyone.

[Femi Gbajabiamila @femigbaja]

Happy Birthday Mr President. All I have for you is prayers as you continue to take our great country to a place of peace and plenty slowly but surely. Yours is a compelling story. May God see you through as He always has.

[Femi Gbajabiamila @femigbaja]

Reviewing some of the video clips from the State Visit to UK 🇬🇧 amongst other state affairs with Mr. President after Eid prayers. He expressed appreciation to many Nigerians who came out en masse to honour their country. Eid Mubarak .

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We thank God for witnessing the end of the holy month of Ramadan. May peace be upon our households and dear country.

Happy Eid-il-Fitri

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Happy Mother’s Day to the best mother in the whole wide world. ❤️

[Femi Gbajabiamila @femigbaja]

In Rabat, Morocco last December, I had the opportunity to once again engage with legislative leaders from across Africa at the 3rd General Assembly of the Conference of Speakers and Presidents of African Legislatures (CoSPAL).

As the inaugural Chairman, it is particularly rewarding to see how the organisation has grown, welcoming more member states into its fold and establishing a permanent Secretariat in Abuja to drive and sustain its work.

It reinforces my belief that African legislative leaders, working together, can play a decisive role in strengthening democratic institutions and shaping the future of our continent.

Africa’s story is still being written and our legislative leaders have a critical role to play in shaping it. I remain optimistic about what we can achieve when we work together with purpose and conviction through CoSPAL.

[Femi Gbajabiamila @femigbaja]

Paid a visit to Dr. Dunkwu Chamberlain’s wife and family. May his gentle but giant soul rest in peace.

[Femi Gbajabiamila @femigbaja]

The committee will also assess the legal status, ownership structure, and contractual obligations of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) and National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) assets, including the Omotosho, Olorunshogo, and Ihovbor plants, which GAMCO plans to use for its pilot phase.

It will evaluate the interface between GAMCO’s proposed mandate and the statutory functions of the Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission, and determine the fiscal, financial, and market implications of the proposal, including subsidy exposure, market liquidity, and revenue frameworks.
In addition, the committee will determine whether the establishment and operationalisation of GAMCO require amendments to primary legislation, subsidy regulations, and executive directives.

The Chief of Staff to the President is the Chairman of the Committee, with the Attorney–General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, and the Ministers of Power, Works, and Finance as members.
Others include the Ministers of Communication and Digital Economy, Science, Technology and Innovation, Aviation and Aerospace Development, the Minister of State (Petroleum), the Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, and energy expert Professor Yemi Oke. The Permanent Secretary of the Cabinet Affairs Office, Dr John Chidiebere Ezeamama, is the committee’s secretary.

The Grid Asset Management Company Limited (GAMCO) aims to recover and optimise stranded power generation using the Benin-Lagos transmission corridor as a pilot phase.

The initiative will address Nigeria’s power sector challenges through optimisation, private capital mobilisation, and disciplined asset management, ultimately improving electricity reliability and national competitiveness.

The Federal Government will fully own GAMCO as a commercial venture, with the shares held by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated.

The company will modernise transmission evacuation, starting from the most critical axis within Nigeria’s power system. The Benin-Lagos transmission corridor evacuates bulk power supply to Ogun and Lagos states, Nigeria’s largest industrial and commercial centres.

The pilot phase will focus on optimising power output from the Omotosho, Olorunsogo and Ihovbor National Integrated Power Plants (NIPP plants). Omotoso’s installed capacity is 513MW, Olorunsogo’s 754 MW, and Ihovbor’s 508 MW.
GAMCO projects to recover at least 1,600 MW within 18-24 months, alongside the development of a new high-capacity 330V+ double-circuit transmission line along the same corridor.

The success of the new company during the pilot phase will lead to the establishment of a scalable model that can be extended across additional plants and corridors, forming the backbone of long-term grid stabilisation and expansion.

At present, substantial Federal Government investment in NIPP generation assets remains under-optimised due to operational inefficiencies and transmission evacuation bottlenecks, resulting in stranded capacity and suboptimal return on public capital.
GAMCO plans to unlock the stranded power of the three selected NIPP and develop a parallel high-capacity transmission corridor along the Benin-Lagos axis, thus translating underperforming national assets into reliably delivered megawatts.

As proposed, the Niger Delta Power Holding Company will grant GAMCO the concession and lease arrangements for the three plants. TCN will grant GAMCO the right to develop, finance, and operate a greenfield 330KV+ double-circuit independent power transmission line along the identified corridor.

The ultimate aim of the initiative is to enhance industrial productivity, safeguard jobs, improve investor confidence, and boost welfare outcomes for Nigerian households, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
March 6, 2026

[Femi Gbajabiamila @femigbaja]

President Bola Tinubu on Friday constituted an 11-member committee to ensure the smooth sailing incorporation of the Grid Asset Management Company Limited (GAMCO).

The constitution of the committee followed the Federal Executive Council’s approval for the establishment of the company at its Wednesday meeting. In proposing GAMCO, President Tinubu hopes to fast-track a quick-fix solution to the endemic problems of stranded power, grid management and transmission in the country’s electricity sector.

The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, who performed the inauguration on behalf of the President, said the committee was critical to the realisation of President Tinubu’s aspirations in Nigeria’s power sector.

“The proposed establishment of GAMCO is one of the revolutionary steps taken by Mr President and this administration in the all – important power sector. We are here for the inauguration of the Committee on Grid Asset Management Company (GAMCO), which is basically to optimise and revolutionise power generation, and in particular, the grid and transmission sector,” the Chief of Staff said.

He called on members to align with the President’s vision in proposing the formation of GAMCO and to stick to the committee’s mandate.

The Chief of Staff said the committee will conduct a comprehensive review of existing laws, regulations, policies, and institutional frameworks governing the electricity value chain, including generation, transmission, distribution, and market operations.
It will examine the implications of the Electricity Reform Laws (2025) and related unbundling arrangements on asset ownership, management, and regulatory oversight. It will identify areas of conflict, overlap, or inconsistency between the proposed GAMCO framework and extant legal and regulatory instruments.