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flag Nigeria’s deputy speaker urges state police adoption for better security, public input, and reform support.

flag Deputy Speaker Benjamin Okezie Kalu has called for Nigeria to adopt state police to improve security, arguing the current centralized system is outdated and ineffective. flag Speaking after a global forum in Geneva, he said decentralizing policing—modeled after international standards—would boost response times and meet local needs. flag He urged a national public hearing on the State Police bill to gather input and address concerns, emphasizing that enhanced security benefits outweigh risks. flag Kalu also commended Nigerians for enduring economic reforms under President Tinubu, including fuel subsidy removal, and supported diaspora voting, pending electoral system improvements. flag He highlighted his role in resolving unpaid contractor issues in the Federal Capital Territory through legislative collaboration, underscoring unity among Nigeria’s government branches.

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