The bill stipulates that no state police formation shall commence operations unless it is established by a law enacted by the relevant State House of Assembly and certified as complying with national minimum standards prescribed by an Act of the National Assembly.

Sanusi cautioned against a culture of empty promises, where announcements are made without concrete results

“I thank the party leadership, members and stakeholders for this mandate. Our conviction is straightforward: when Nigerians prosper, Nigeria prospers,” Okereke said.

Under Niger’s new law, same-sex relations will be punishable by a jail term of between five and less than 10 years and a fine.

He warned that progress would remain slow if leaders continue to avoid difficult conversations and fail to take real action.