Amidst the violent attacks and bloodshed in parts of the country, it was surprising and totally despicable that the National Economic Council (NEC), comprising the 36 state governors, met penultimate week in Abuja and deferred talks on state police until its next meeting
Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri, who briefed journalists after the council’s 149th meeting, said though the issue was on the agenda, it could not be discussed in detail as it was still far down on the list.
“State police was part of our agenda today, but unfortunately, because of time demands, and after a very long meeting, we have been there for a very long time now, the presentations could not get to that point. So, I assure you that in our next meeting, that issue will be exhaustively discussed,” the governor explained.