Neighbourhood Watch Coordination Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Amend the Neighbourhood Watch Coordination Council Act to Strengthen Its Provisions, Expand Its Scope and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Neighbourhood Watch Coordination Council. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Wednesday, 3 June 2026 · passed
First Reading
Tuesday, 23 June 2026 · passed
Second Reading
Wednesday, 8 July 2026 · passed
Referred to Committee
Tuesday, 28 July 2026 · referred
Public Hearing
Thursday, 30 July 2026 · passed
Committee Report Laid
Wednesday, 5 August 2026 · passed
Committee of the Whole
Thursday, 13 August 2026 · passed
Third Reading
Wednesday, 2 September 2026 · passed
Senate Concurrence
Not yet reached
Clean Copy Transmitted
Not yet reached
Presidential Assent
Not yet reached
Act of the National Assembly
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Votes
- CarriedVoice vote
That the Bill "Neighbourhood Watch Coordination Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026" be now read the Third Time and passed.
221 Ayes · 56 Noes · 3 Abstentions
Public hearings
Thursday, 30 July 2026
Public Hearing on the Neighbourhood Watch Coordination Council Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Conference Hall, White House Auditorium
Public engagement
9 published submissions
6 support · 2 oppose · 1 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Olumide O.Cross Riversupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.
- Kunle A.Gombesupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Victoria Y.Katsinasupport
This is long overdue. My community has waited years for this and I hope the House passes it quickly.
- Chioma O.Imoneutral
Requesting a copy of the full text and the schedule of the public hearing.
- Chinyere O.Edosupport
Good initiative. Please include rural areas explicitly in the implementation plan.
- Chinyere E.Ondooppose
This duplicates a mandate that already exists at state level. Please reconsider.
- Taiwo A.Tarabaoppose
This duplicates a mandate that already exists at state level. Please reconsider.
- Umar U.Cross Riversupport
This is long overdue. My community has waited years for this and I hope the House passes it quickly.
- Obinna A.Katsinasupport
This is long overdue. My community has waited years for this and I hope the House passes it quickly.