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City Boy Movement Hails Historic State Police Bill, Vows Nationwide Mobilisation

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3 months ago

June 25, 2026

Cyril Ogar

The City Boy Movement has welcomed the passage of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) State Police Bill, 2026, by the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, describing it as a historic milestone in Nigeria’s democratic and security evolution.

In a statement Signed Director-General, City Boy Movement National Secretariat, Abuja Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga

The movement noted that the successful passage of all 26 clauses of the landmark legislation represents one of the most far-reaching reforms of Nigeria’s security architecture since the return to democratic governance.

It described the development as a direct response to the longstanding demand of millions of Nigerians—particularly young people—for a policing structure that is community-based, responsive to local realities, and better equipped to protect lives and property across the 36 states of the federation.

The City Boy Movement commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for demonstrating strong political will and urgency in driving the reform. The group noted that from his time as Governor of Lagos State, where he consistently advocated for state policing, to the transmission of the executive bill on June 15 and the Senate’s passage just nine days later, the President has shown exceptional leadership and commitment to meaningful reform.

According to the movement, the President’s actions reaffirm that leadership goes beyond identifying challenges—it requires mobilizing institutions and resources to deliver practical solutions.

The group also praised the leadership of the National Assembly, particularly Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, and all distinguished senators who reconvened during recess to fulfill what it described as a historic constitutional responsibility.

It equally acknowledged the House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Tajudeen Abbas and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, for the swift and decisive passage of their version of the bill on June 11 with overwhelming support.

However, the City Boy Movement stressed that the legislative journey is not yet complete. It noted that the bill must proceed to a joint conference committee for harmonization before being transmitted to all 36 State Houses of Assembly for ratification.

Describing this next phase as critical, the movement pledged to mobilize its structures and chapters across the six geopolitical zones to advocate for the swift ratification of the constitutional amendment at the state level.

It announced plans to engage governors, state lawmakers, communities, and key civic stakeholders to ensure that the momentum generated at the National Assembly is sustained and that political considerations or bureaucratic delays do not hinder a reform Nigerians have sought for decades.

The movement emphasized that security should never be treated as a partisan issue, noting that it remains the foundation upon which enterprise, education, mobility, and dignity thrive.

The City Boy Movement therefore called on Nigerians, especially young people, to remain actively engaged as the bill enters its final constitutional stage.

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Musawa Seeks Broader Significance for June 12

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1 day ago

October 3, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., says June 12 must be remembered as a sacrifice that gave Nigerians democracy, beyond its status as a public holiday.

In a statement signed on Saturday by the Senior Assistant Media & Publicity to the Honourable Minister,Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy Dr Nneka Ikem Anibeze Ph.D in Abuja.

Musawa stated this at the national premiere of “MKO”, a film on Chief Moshood Abiola, held at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.

She said 33 years after June 12, 1993, many young Nigerians know it only as a holiday, but the film turns it back into memory.

“For too many young Nigerians, June 12 is simply a public holiday. This film tells them that our democracy did not arrive by chance. It was fought for. It was defended. It was paid for. This documentary is in honour of the heroes of June 12, the men and women who gave their lives for the mandate of June 12, 1993 and for the democracy Nigeria enjoys today,” the Minister said.

Musawa hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Host, for his participation in the June 12 struggle and paying the price in exile, adding that Nigeria’s creative industry will keep telling the story of its democracy with courage.

“Through film and the creative economy, Nigeria will preserve its history. A nation that forgets its past loses its way to the future. Nigeria has a story and our story deserves to be told,” she said.

Earlier, the director of the investigative documentary, Ose Oyamendan, said the film was in honour and memory of heroes who fought for Nigeria’s democracy.

“There was Hope ’93 and now there is Renewed Hope. There was a man who sacrificed his life so we may have democracy and there is a man who almost lost his life fighting for democracy who is now helping build a lasting democracy.

“There was a great man called Bashorun MKO Abiola and there is now another great man called Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Democrats. Nationalists. Nation builders. Leaders of men and women. We must never forget our story. We must always honour and remember our heroes,” Oyamendan said.

Top government officials including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the wife of the President Senator Oluremi Tinubu; Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Chief of Staff to the President Rt. Femi Gbajabiamila, state Governors, members of the National Assembly, Ministers and other distinguished dignitaries attended the premiere.

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