Nigeria needs to invest N3.4trn annually to bridge the policing gap – Minister

Dec. 12, 2023

The Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hon. Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, has disclosed that Nigeria needs to invest a minimum of N3.4trillion annually over the next five years to bridge the policing gap.

She commended the Lagos State government for setting the space for other states on effective and efficient security, particularly the establishment of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund.

Suleiman-Ibrahim who spoke at the Renewed Hope Police Agenda Citizens Townhall Engagement on Strengthening Policing in Nigeria, themed: “Community Policing: Building a Safer Nigeria Together,” in Lagos on Monday, said the engagement which was also aimed at fostering collaboration between the Police and the public, as well as strengthening community policing, promoting development and research, increasing trust and confidence in the Nigeria Police, amongst others would be extended to other states.

She noted that the first Renewed Hope Police Agenda Citizens Townhall Meeting held in Lagos is aimed at providing a platform for direct engagement among all stakeholders in the security ecosystem.

“We want a Nigeria Police that is recognised for professionalism, transparency, accountable practices. A force that is inclusive, community-based, technology-driven and intelligently led with high level of efficiency in the discharge of its mandate of protecting lives and properties.”