The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) is pushing for a significant increase in female representation in the Nigerian Police Force, calling on the National Assembly to raise the proposed women’s recruitment quota from 15% to 30% in the Nigeria Police Act (Amendment) Bill.

Current State:

• Women constitute less than 11% of the Nigeria Police Force
• Proposed quota is 15%, but CISLAC recommends 30% to meet international benchmarks

Recommendations:

• Phase out analogue record-keeping and establish a digital record system
• Create a Gender and Inclusion Compliance Directorate
• Implement compulsory gender-responsive budgeting and annual audits
• Remove discriminatory criteria, marital and pregnancy restrictions

CISLAC emphasizes that modern policing requires a digitized and gender-responsive system to enhance professionalism, public trust, and the ability to prevent and prosecute crimes. The organization reaffirms its commitment to supporting the National Assembly in developing a more inclusive and transparent Police Force