Presidency Extends Deadline for National Policing Bill Submissions

The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has extended the deadline for Nigerians and other stakeholders to submit memoranda and position papers to Friday, August 21, 2026.

The group, led by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, says the extension is to give individuals, institutions and organisations more time to make meaningful contributions.

The proposed bill is expected to provide the operational, administrative and funding framework for an effective policing system that can respond to Nigeria’s security challenges.

The Working Group says the legislation will also promote accountability, professionalism and the protection of citizens’ rights.

It urged legal practitioners, civil society organisations, security experts, academics, state governments and members of the public to submit their contributions through the official National Policing Bill portal before the new deadline.