Police training schools in Nigeria will soon be enjoying direct and sustainable funding as part of the efforts to empower training institutions of the force.
This was disclosed on Thursday in Lagos State by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who was represented by DIG Frank Mba at the handing over of ten mobile clinics to the Nigeria Police Force by the United Nations Development Programme( UNDP )
The IGP lamented the challenge of ” inadequate funding “for the Nigeria Police Force and commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the 10th National Assembly for systematically addressing the challenge.
The police boss said “It is with a profound sense of responsibility and appreciation that I welcome you all to this significant occasion marking the handover of 10 mobile clinics to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
“Firstly, let me recognise and extend my sincere gratitude to the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Global Security Sector-Reform Foundation (GS-Foundation) for their outstanding contributions under the supporting Police reform processing Nigeria project.
“This generous initiative is yet another remarkable milestone in advancing the goals of this critical reform project.
“Historically, one of the challenges we have faced has been the inadequate funding for the upkeep of police infrastructure, leading to the deterioration of critical assets.
“However, under the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, this gap is being systematically addressed.
“With the huge support of the Federal Government and the 10th National Assembly, a legislative framework is being deliberated to establish direct and sustainable funding for police training schools.
“This initiative will empower our training institutions to independently manage and maintain their assets, ensuring that investments like these clinics continue to deliver long-term value.
“The delivery of these mobile clinics is not merely a gesture of goodwill; it is a strategic investment in the well-being of our officers, trainees, and, by extension, the communities we serve.
“These assets will be deployed across ten of our police training institutions nationwide, reinforcing our commitment to holistic development within the Force.”
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