Nextier Calls for Police-Community Collaboration in Nigeria

Nextier has called for stronger collaboration and trust between the Nigeria Police Force, other law enforcement agencies, and communities to tackle Nigeria's evolving security challenges. This call was made in a statement marking the International Day of Police Cooperation.

Nextier emphasized that increasing security threats require deeper cooperation, intelligence sharing, and coordinated responses. The organization stated that effective policing must extend beyond traditional law enforcement to include partnerships with the communities served.

Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, underscored the importance of inter-agency collaboration and intelligence sharing for a safer Nigeria. Nextier's engagement with the Nigeria Police Force focuses on people-centered approaches to enhance policing and public safety, including support for the National Police Strategic Plan, funded by the United Nations Development Programme through the German Federal Foreign Office.

Additionally, Nextier is strengthening the evidence base for responsive policing through initiatives like the Community Safety and Security Perception Study and The Policing Conversation.