The National Economic Council (NEC) has sanctioned ₦100 billion, pending final approval by President Bola Tinubu, for the comprehensive rehabilitation of training institutions for the police and other security agencies across Nigeria.
This decision followed recommendations from an ad hoc committee tasked with evaluating the conditions of security and law enforcement training facilities nationwide. The 154th NEC meeting, held virtually on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Vice President Kashim Shettima, also approved an additional ₦2.6 billion to cover consultancy services linked to the project.
The initiative traces back to the 152nd NEC meeting in October, where President Tinubu proposed a nationwide revamp of security agencies’ training institutions. During Wednesday’s session, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, who chairs the ad hoc committee, presented findings highlighting the dilapidated state of most training facilities, underlining the urgent need for intervention. He emphasised that effective security requires well-equipped institutions capable of preparing personnel for the evolving challenges of law enforcement and national safety.
Vice President Shettima reaffirmed the government’s commitment to addressing these deficiencies, stressing that governance should be measured by tangible improvements in citizens’ lives. He urged the governors of the 36 states to ensure that their economic reforms translate into observable outcomes, stressing that policy implementation must move beyond rhetoric. “Our task is not to admire problems, but to solve them. Not to explain challenges, but to overcome them. And not to hope for progress, but to engineer it,” Shettima remarked.
He emphasised that meaningful governance is reflected in real improvements experienced in schools, markets, clinics, and farms across the country, underscoring the importance of delivering reforms that produce measurable change for Nigerians.
The NEC’s decision marks a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture by ensuring that training institutions are adequately funded, modernised, and capable of producing highly trained personnel. The project aims not only to rehabilitate physical infrastructure but also to enhance the overall effectiveness, professionalism, and preparedness of security personnel across the country.
What you should know
The National Economic Council has approved ₦100 billion for the renovation and modernisation of police and security training institutions nationwide, alongside ₦2.6 billion for consultancy services, subject to presidential ratification.
The move responds to findings that most training facilities are in poor condition, hindering the effectiveness of security personnel. Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasised that governance must produce tangible outcomes, urging state governments to translate reforms into measurable benefits.
The project aims to strengthen security institutions, improve personnel readiness, and ensure that Nigerian citizens experience the impact of policies through enhanced safety and professional law enforcement services.
