In a decisive and unanimous legislative move, the Delta State House of Assembly has formally approved the proposed sixth alteration to the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, paving the way for the creation and operationalization of state police across the country.

During a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, all 23 lawmakers present in the chamber voted firmly in favor of the constitutional amendment, with zero votes recorded against the measure and no abstentions.

Following the vote, Speaker Guwor commended the legislators for their unified stance, characterizing the decision as a momentous milestone toward reforming Nigeria’s security architecture. He emphasized that decentralizing law enforcement through state policing would significantly enhance intelligence gathering, foster community trust, and allow for swift responses to local security threats.

Furthermore, Guwor highlighted that establishing state police aligns directly with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s “MORE Agenda,” creating a safer, peace-filled environment capable of attracting sustainable investments and fostering economic growth across Delta State.

To advance the constitutional process, the Speaker directed the Clerk of the House to transmit the official resolution and approval documents to the National Assembly for further legislative consolidation. This development coincides with broader national momentum toward decentralized policing, as federal authorities recently confirmed that a comprehensive National Policing Bill is nearing finalization before transmission to the federal legislature.

Ultimately, the Delta State Assembly’s approval represents a critical step in the multi-stage constitutional requirement needed to grant Nigerian states the authority to manage localized policing structures.