Gbajabiamila Calls for Private Sector Support for State Police

The Presidency has urged the Organised Private Sector (OPS) to develop a financing and implementation plan for the proposed state police system. Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to the President and Chairman of the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, made this call during a session on “Security, Stability and Economic Resilience” at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja.

He challenged the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, chambers of commerce, and business associations to propose practical financing and management measures for state police, emphasizing the importance of accountability. Gbajabiamila noted that insecurity has hindered investments and economic opportunities.

He stated that President Bola Tinubu's commitment to establishing state police presents an opportunity for businesses to contribute to building security institutions. He warned that private sector involvement must be transparent and not compromise police independence.

Additionally, he assured that federal police would continue to operate in states unprepared for their own police services and addressed concerns about potential misuse of state police against political opponents.