Nigeria Advocates for State Police at UN Meeting

At a United Nations meeting in New York, Nigeria's Permanent Representative, Jimoh Ibrahim, outlined the country's commitment to overhauling its police architecture by establishing state police as part of broader security sector reforms. Ibrahim highlighted the need for a decentralized police model to enhance crime prevention, improve operational efficiency, and ensure effective deployment of manpower to address local security challenges.

This initiative is part of President Bola Tinubu's ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening Nigeria's police force. Ibrahim assured that the federal government would provide the necessary logistics and equipment to support the successful implementation of the proposed state police system.

The initiative also seeks to bridge the trust deficit between citizens and security institutions, improving police accountability at the grassroots level. Nigeria is actively seeking support from the United Nations and international partners to align its reform efforts with global best practices in police and internal security management.