Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun says the proposed State Police system should be supported by broader reforms, not only by creating new security structures. Speaking at a THISDAY/ARISE TV town hall meeting, Abiodun calls for changes to the legal and judicial frameworks that would govern the operation of the police, arguing that the system must be designed to be sustainable. He also highlights fiscal and institutional issues, including the funding requirements needed for effective implementation and long-term maintenance. Abiodun’s position, as reported by Premium Times and Daily Post Nigeria, is that the state police initiative should include the financial mechanisms and institutional arrangements that can consistently fund personnel, logistics and administration. Both outlets emphasize that his concerns extend to the reforms necessary to ensure the bill’s progress and functionality once enacted, focusing on how laws, budgets and governance structures would underpin the security model. The reports reflect that Abiodun is encouraging lawmakers and stakeholders to address these foundational elements as discussions around the state police bill advance.