Buhari Assents To Police Bill, 2020, Writes N’Assembly

President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to the Nigeria Police Bill, 2020, to provide an appropriate funding framework for the security agency.

The State House said on Thursday that Buhari had already communicated his decision to the National Assembly.

He sent letters to the Senate and the House of Representatives through the Office of the Clerk to the National Assembly on September 16.

“The Act repeals the Police Act Cap. P19. Laws of the Federation, 2004, and provides for a more effective and well organised Police Force, driven by the principles of transparency and accountability in its operations and management of its resources.

“Among others, the Act establishes an appropriate funding framework for the Police in line with what is obtainable in other Federal Government key institutions, enhances professionalism in the Force through increased training opportunities, and creates an enduring cooperation and partnership between the Police Force and communities in maintaining peace and combating crimes nationwide”, Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, said.