25/06/2026
STATE POLICE: HOW TINUBU IS RESTRUCTURING NIGERIA WITHOUT A NATIONAL CONFERENCE.
For decades, politicians argued that Nigeria needed another national conference before major restructuring could happen.
The Tinubu administration has instead pursued restructuring through constitutional amendments, fiscal reforms, energy reforms, and institutional changes.
1. State Police: The Biggest Devolution of Power Since 1999
For over 25 years, many governors, security experts, and constitutional lawyers called for state police.
Previous administrations discussed it but never pushed it this far because of fears that governors could abuse state-controlled police.
On June 24, 2026, the Senate passed the constitutional amendment bill establishing state police, with safeguards against political abuse.
The bill creates a dual policing system where states can establish their own police services while the federal police retain national security responsibilities.
This is arguably the most significant security restructuring since Nigeria returned to democracy in 1999.
2. Local Government Autonomy.
For decades, local governments were effectively controlled by state governors through the Joint Account system.
Under Tinubu, the Federal Government backed legal efforts that resulted in greater financial autonomy for local governments, allowing funds to flow more directly to councils instead of passing through state governments first.
This is a major shift of power away from governors and toward grassroots governance.
But I hope the people wake up and challenge the Governors still sabotaging it .
3. Tax System Overhaul.
No administration since 1999 attempted a comprehensive rewrite of Nigeria's tax system.
In 2025, Tinubu signed four major tax reform laws:
-Nigeria Tax Act
-Nigeria Tax Administration Act
-Nigeria Revenue Service Act
-Joint Revenue Board Act
The reforms simplify tax administration, reduce overlapping taxes, improve ease of doing business, and create a more
