President Bola Tinubu on Thursday presided over a crucial meeting of the Nigeria Police Council, which ratified the institutional framework to reform the force.
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The council meeting followed a session of the National Council of State, both held at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja.
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‎Police affairs minister Ibrahim Gaidam told journalists that far-reaching decisions were taken to accelerate police reforms. ‎He confirmed that all proposals presented were approved in full by the council.
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‎One key proposal was to strengthen NPF reforms by increasing funding for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund and removing its six-year sunset clause.
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‎Mr Gaidam said the clause had hindered long-term planning and sustainable police development.
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‎“The sunset clause in the current Act constrains sustainable reform and long-term development of the Nigeria Police Force,” said the minister.
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He added, ‎“We are therefore seeking approval to repeal and re-enact the NPTF Establishment Act 2025, remove the sunset clause, and transition the Fund into a permanent agency.”
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‎Mr Gaidam also proposed raising the statutory deduction from the Federation Account from 0.5 per cent to one per cent to ensure stable funding for ongoing reforms.
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‎According to Mr Gaidam, the increase would empower NPTF to invest in training, modern policing tools, welfare, and technology-driven systems.
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‎The NPTF, he noted, was designed to modernise the police through improved communications, surveillance, and emergency response capabilities.
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Mr ‎Gaidam outlined the core objectives of the NPTF, including boosting morale, encouraging private sector support, and maintaining operations despite budget shortfalls. ‎He acknowledged the Fund had helped close critical funding gaps, but said long-term financial sustainability was key.
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‎The minister underscored the need for enhanced funding to improve police effectiveness and national security outcomes.
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‎Governor Uba Sani told State House correspondents that the Council of State confirmed Amin Yusuf from Niger  as the chairman of the National Population Commission. ‎A federal commissioner for Yobe was also approved, he added.
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(NAN)