Police Trust Fund Advocates for Increased Security Funding

The Nigeria Police Trust Fund is seeking improved funding to effectively tackle insecurity in the country. During a public hearing organized by the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, proposals were presented to repeal the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Act of 2019 and enact a new law.

Moham Sheidu, the Executive Secretary of the Fund, emphasized the necessity of increased funding to address issues such as kidnapping, terrorism, and cybercrime. He urged lawmakers to remove the sunset clause in the current law to ensure long-term stability and attract support from private sector contributors.

The proposed framework includes expanding funding sources through international grants and donations. Senate President Godswil Akpabio stressed the importance of sustained funding for police modernization and improved service delivery.

Ahm Abdulhamid Mallam Madori, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, acknowledged the achievements of the fund while noting challenges such as funding gaps and legal disputes. The Attorney General of the Federation endorsed the new bill, which aims to strengthen governance and financial structures related to national security reform.