Abiya Efetobor

Ecologist, Lecturer and a student of history...

[Abiya Efetobor @efeabiya]

@DrCOmole Very good Sir.

[Abiya Efetobor @efeabiya]

Just listened to Dr @DrCOmole presentation at #theplatform.

Very beautiful presentation and just like him I am a convert to State Policing.

[Abiya Efetobor @efeabiya]

@DrCOmole His points on Security Impact Assessment before any major govt policy or project, the formation of Rapid Response Teams across the geopolitical zones and State Security Ranking are very good ideas.

[Imran Muhammad @Imranmuhdz]

Details of Proposed Constitutional Amendments for the Establishment of State Police and Federal Police

1. Establishment of Federal Police and State Police (New Section 214)
• Two distinct police bodies are constitutionally established:
• (a) the Federal Police
• (b) State Police (one per State, established by State law)

The National Assembly must pass an Act prescribing:
• Structure, organisation, administration, and powers of the Federal Police

• Framework and guidelines for the establishment of State Police

• State Police cannot commence operational policing until:
• Established by a Law of the State House of Assembly, and
• Certified as meeting national minimum standards (prescribed by an Act of the National Assembly)

• Transitional provision: Until a State Police becomes operational, the Federal Police continues all policing functions in that State. After commencement, the Federal Police handles federal policing functions and may provide assistance to the State Police.

2. Responsibilities and Non-Interference (Section 214)

Federal Police is responsible for:
• Maintenance of public security, public order, and security of persons/property throughout the Federation (to the extent provided by the Constitution or National Assembly Act).

• Similar functions within a State to the extent the State has legislative power under the Constitution.

Key safeguard against federal overreach (Section 214(6)):

The Federal Police shall not interfere with State Police operations or a State’s internal security affairs except in these limited cases:

• To contain serious threats where there is a complete breakdown of law and order and the State Police is unable to respond.

• When the Governor requests intervention.

• When a State Police is unable to function due to administrative, financial, or other problems.

Any such intervention requires prior approval by the National Police Council.

Federal Capital Territory (FCT): Fully under the jurisdiction and operational control of the Federal Police.

3. Leadership and Command (New Section 215)

• Federal Police: Headed by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).

• Appointed by the President on the advice of the National Police Council, from serving members of the Federal Police.

• Subject to confirmation by the National Assembly.

• The IGP has command over the entire Federal Police, including contingents in States.

• The President (or authorised Minister) may give lawful directions on public safety and order; the IGP must comply.

• State Police: Headed by a Commissioner of Police (CP).

• Appointed by the Governor on the advice of the National Police Council, from serving members of the State Police.

• Subject to confirmation by the State House of Assembly.

• The Governor (or authorised Commissioner) may give lawful directions on public safety and order; the CP must comply.

• If the CP believes a direction is unlawful or contradicts general policing standards, the matter can be referred to the National Police Council (whose decision is final).

4. Removal of Top Officers (New Section 216)

• IGP: Removed only by the President on the recommendation of the National Police Council for specified grounds (grave misconduct, breach of Police Act/Regulations/Code of Conduct, conviction for fraud/dishonesty, bankruptcy, or mental incapacity). Requires two-thirds majority approval of the National Assembly.

• State Commissioner of Police: Removed only by the Governor on the recommendation of the National Police Council for similar grounds. Requires two-thirds majority approval of the State House of Assembly.

5. Funding Support (New Section 216A)
The Federal Government shall provide grants or aids to State Police on the recommendation of the National Police Council, subject to approval by the National Assembly.

6. Oversight Bodies
National Police Council (restructured and renamed from the old Nigeria Police Council; new composition and expanded functions in Third Schedule):

• Broad membership including: Chairman (Presidential appointee confirmed by NA), Attorney-General of the Federation, serving senior Federal Police officer, Attorneys-General of all States, retired Commissioners of Police (one per geo-political zone), representatives of NHRC, Public Complaints Commission, NLC, NBA, NUJ, and Traditional Rulers’ Councils.

• Key functions: Appointment and discipline of Federal Police officers (except IGP); recommending State top officers (CP, DCP, ACP) to Governors based on State PSC lists; supervising Federal and State Police activities (within constitutional limits); setting standards for training, intelligence, forensics; assisting State Police on request.

State Police Service Commission (new body established for each State in Third Schedule, Part II):

• Composition: Chairman (appointed by Governor, confirmed by State HA), representatives of NHRC, Public Complaints Commission, NLC, NBA, NUJ, retired Assistant Commissioners of Police (one per senatorial district), and Traditional Rulers’ Council.

• Functions: Recommending three qualified candidates for CP/DCP/ACP to the National Police Council; appointment, discipline, and removal of State Police officers below the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police; other functions as prescribed by Constitution or National Assembly Act.

7. Legislative Framework (Second Schedule – Concurrent Legislative List)

• National Assembly may make laws on: establishment/organisation/administration/powers/duties of Federal Police; powers/duties of State Police; national minimum standards for both; policing standards, inspection, certification, complaints mechanisms, criminal information systems, inter-governmental cooperation, federal intervention, use of force, firearms, grants, and accountability.

• State Houses of Assembly may make laws for the establishment, organisation, administration, funding, and oversight of their State Police — but must comply with the Constitution and valid National Assembly Acts.

• States may set higher standards than national minimums but not lower.
• National Assembly laws cannot give federal authorities routine command, deployment, appointment, promotion, transfer, discipline, or control over State Police personnel (except for explicitly authorised federal intervention).

8. Other Related Changes
• Updates to various constitutional provisions (e.g., Sections 34, 35, 39, 42, 84, 89, 129, 153) to replace references to “Nigeria Police Force” with appropriate “Police”, “Federal Police”, or “State Police” terminology.

• Exclusive Legislative List adjustments (e.g., light arms for policing purposes; fingerprints/biometrics/forensics shared with State Police; Federal Police listed separately).

• Consequential amendments to the Third Schedule for the new bodies and their compositions/powers.

[Abiya Efetobor @efeabiya]

@Imranmuhdz If you know the second man on Okowa's line and the community involved, you will understand that the 3 NED voters were probably just arranged for him.

[Dr Babatunde @enodamade]

There are no bad tribes in Nigeria, only bad people.
A Kano man saved my family's life during the Kaduna riots.
An Igbo woman paid my way through medical school.
When I served in Enugu, all the nurses and doctors who were Igbo were super sweet and nice to me; I made lasting friendships there, too.
Again, there are no bad tribes, only terrible people.

[Abiya Efetobor @efeabiya]

@woye1 @OfficialAPCNg @OvieOmoAgege @RtHonSheriff Those saying Omo Agege worked against Tinubu in the last election should please check the election results. Tinubu's highest votes was from Delta Central (Omo Agege's zone) despite the massive Obi wave across Delta. Let those saying he worked against APC bring their ward results.

[Abiya Efetobor @efeabiya]

What exactly did Tunde do to merit all these bile?

Who did he kill?

This coordinated attack is unbecoming and is a clear display of witchcraft at this point.

Let him be please...

[Abiya Efetobor @efeabiya]

@osazenoo No Anioma State will be created if the proposal that it will be in the South East or as part of Anim State is true.

The Ukwuani's, the Ika's and the current political leadership of Delta State are strongly opposed to it. The only supporters are Ned Nwoko and his alleluia boys.

[Abiya Efetobor @efeabiya]

While it is true that we never had it good with power supply in this Country, we have never had it this bad...

The govt. should fix up.

[Abiya Efetobor @efeabiya]

I really don't understand the opposition to State policy due to fears of abuse by Governors.

Are Governors and the politically exposed not abusing the Federal police as at today?

I am for any measure that will help reduce the current state of insecurity across the Country.

[Abiya Efetobor @efeabiya]

@alonika This una coalition is not coalating at all ooo. Both sides of the coalition are doing more opposition to each other instead of the ruling APC.

[Abiya Efetobor @efeabiya]

Infact, that result would have been over scrutinized by the Dept itself before forwarding to the University Senate.

Any explanation other than that the class is exceptionally good is simple tomfoolery.

Congratulations to the students. Their hardwork has paid off.

[Abiya Efetobor @efeabiya]

The hoopla over the number of first class law graduates awarded this year by UI is unnecessary.

Let me state clearly that no Federal University or even State Uni for that matter will award that number of 1st class if the students did not over merit it.

[Abiya Efetobor @efeabiya]

There are simply too many Nigerians who hate their country. Always looking for an opportunity to pile on it.

While it is true that there are many things wrong with the country, the gloating coached as fake concerns over AJ's accident is glaring.

We can all do better.

[Abiya Efetobor @efeabiya]

All these arrive at a conclusion already known by any keen political observer that:
1. All politicians rig when possible.
2. You rig where you are popular.
3. Divided opposition handed the election to APC.
4. Tinubu will win 2027 with a larger margin God keeping him alive.

[Abiya Efetobor @efeabiya]

@jeffphilips1 As always, they forget that an agency is not the same as the head of the said agency.

Personal issues should be treated personally and not with official govt. handles.

[Abiya Efetobor @efeabiya]

Yet they doubt that he is the GOAT...

[💎🍾 @TheRocSupremacy]

“I’m finally getting a lil money, they saying I’m in the Illuminati” - Rozay to Hov, backstage at Madison Square Garden.

All Rick Ross had to do was tell JAY-Z the concept of the song & Jay freestyled his entire verse 5 minutes before going on stage.

“Rumors of Lucifer, I don’t know who to trust,
Whole world want my demise, turn the music up,
Hear me clearly, if y’all niggas fear me, just say fear me,
Fuck is all these fairy tales” 👀💯

[Abiya Efetobor @efeabiya]

From my experience of millitary coups at least on the African continent; it's never about the masses. It has never improved the the situation of the masses.

It's just a power grab by a group of opportunists who in turn become worse than those they replace.