Former Nigerian Minister of Education Obiageli Ezekwesili says the proposed establishment of state police will not, by itself, resolve the country’s insecurity and instability. In statements reported by multiple outlets, she argues that while local policing could be part of broader reforms, it cannot replace wider changes required to address the causes of insecurity.
Ezekwesili calls for “full” or “constitutional” restructuring, presenting it as the approach needed for lasting solutions. She frames her position in terms of governance and institutional reform rather than policing policy alone, saying the focus on state police without accompanying constitutional changes is unlikely to produce durable results.
One report notes that she directs her message to key national actors, including President Bola Tinubu, the National Assembly, and the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, as well as the public. Overall, the coverage presents her warning against treating state police as a standalone fix, and her advocacy for a broader restructuring agenda as the route to reducing insecurity.
