President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on the condition of training facilities for Nigeria’s internal security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), citing their outdated infrastructure as a threat to national development and public safety.
The announcement was made public by Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, who chairs the National Economic Council (NEC) ad-hoc Committee on the overhaul of security training institutions.
Mbah spoke during an inspection tour of facilities in Lagos, accompanied by Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun, Committee Secretary and former Inspector General of Police Alkali Usman Baba, and Assistant Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu, head of the Special Protection Unit (SPU).
Governor Mbah revealed that the committee has been given 30 days to submit a comprehensive report to NEC for immediate action.
“President Tinubu is deeply concerned that outdated training facilities are being used to prepare security personnel who are expected to uphold human dignity in their interactions with citizens,” Mbah said.
He added that the directive was issued during the NEC meeting held on October 23, where the President emphasized that the current state of these institutions “did not align with his dream of growing the economy to one trillion dollars in the next five years.”
The President’s directive underscores a broader push to modernize Nigeria’s internal security architecture and ensure that personnel are equipped with the skills and tools necessary to meet contemporary challenges.
The committee’s findings and recommendations are expected to shape future investments in security infrastructure and training, with a focus on professionalism, human rights, and operational efficiency
