Council ratifies institutional framework for police reforms
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday presided over a crucial meeting of the Nigeria Police Council, which ratified the institutional framework to reform the force.
The council meeting followed a session of the National Council of State, both held at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja.
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.
One key proposal was to strengthen NPF reforms by increasing funding for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund and removing its six-year sunset clause.
Mr Gaidam said the clause had hindered long-term planning and sustainable police development.
“The sunset clause in the current Act constrains sustainable reform and long-term development of the Nigeria Police Force,” said the minister.
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.”
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.
According to Mr Gaidam, the increase would empower NPTF to invest in training, modern policing tools, welfare, and technology-driven systems.
The NPTF, he noted, was designed to modernise the police through improved communications, surveillance, and emergency response capabilities.
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.
The minister underscored the need for enhanced funding to improve police effectiveness and national security outcomes.
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.
(NAN)
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