The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved a ₦100 billion allocation for the rehabilitation of training institutions for police and other security agencies across Nigeria, pending President Bola Tinubu’s final ratification. The decision follows recommendations from an ad‑hoc committee that assessed the condition of these institutions nationwide. An additional ₦2.6 billion was approved for consultancy services related to the project.
The NEC’s 154th meeting, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, addressed the urgent need to overhaul and revamp security agencies’ training facilities. President Tinubu first proposed the initiative at the NEC’s 152nd meeting in October, emphasizing the importance of modernizing these institutions. Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, who chairs the ad‑hoc committee, presented its findings to the council, highlighting the dire state of most training facilities.
In response, Vice President Shettima reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving the overall security situation in the country. He stressed that policies must translate into clear, measurable improvements in Nigerians’ lives, urging all tiers of government to focus on execution rather than rhetoric.
The approved funds will be used to rehabilitate and modernize training institutions, aiming to enhance the capacity and effectiveness of Nigeria’s security agencies. This move forms part of the broader government effort to strengthen national security and address the country’s security challenges. By investing in the development of security agencies and their training facilities, the government seeks to improve the overall security landscape and ensure that citizens feel the positive impact of governance. The next steps involve implementing the approved projects, with the government expected to provide updates on progress.
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