Toba Owojaiye Reporting
President Bola Tinubu has set up a committee dedicated to the comprehensive overhaul of the Nigeria Police force. Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state conveyed this significant development during a press briefing following the meeting of the Nigeria Council on Police, which was chaired by the President himself.
The committee’s composition includes key figures in the realm of law enforcement and governance. Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Geidam, plays a pivotal role, alongside Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, Solomon Arase, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, and Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors Forum. Together, this diverse panel is tasked with the formidable responsibility of spearheading transformative reforms within the Nigeria Police.
Governor Bala Mohammed emphasized that the committee’s primary objective is to jumpstart a profound rejuvenation of the Nigeria Police. This mission reflects the growing consensus that the current state of law enforcement in the country needs substantial improvements.
The committee’s establishment signifies a proactive stance toward addressing these pressing issues.
During the discussions, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state voiced his insights, highlighting specific areas of focus for the committee’s deliberations. Notably, the committee will delve into critical matters such as police funding and the potential implementation of state policing.
These themes represent crucial facets of the broader reform efforts, aiming to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Nigeria Police while fostering a more secure and accountable law enforcement system.
In summary, the inauguration of the committee, spearheaded by President Bola Tinubu, marks a pivotal step toward ushering in a new era of policing in Nigeria. With a diverse and capable panel at the helm, the nation can anticipate a concerted effort to address the pressing issues plaguing the Nigeria Police force and ultimately ensure a more responsive and effective law enforcement apparatus.