The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has called for its flexible funding in order to improve security operations across the country.
Thus, the NPF stressed the need for its removal from the envelope budgetary regime so as to allow accurate funding projections.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun made the remarks while defending the 2025 budget for the security agency before the Joint Committees on Police Affairs and Police Institutions at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja on Thursday.
This is according to a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
IGP Egbetokun, in his presentation explained that the adjustment would enable greater flexibility and ensure the availability of funds to manage the police more effectively.
He highlighted the need for the approval and creation of a Special Operations Account dedicated solely to national security emergencies, as well as an increase in allocations for Overhead and Capital Expenditure.
The IGP also proposed allocating funds for the construction of five (5) new zonal headquarters, along with supporting tactical units critical to internal security.
He equally called for the approval of dedicated budget lines for police training institutions to enhance capacity building, stressing that the prompt and full release of appropriated funds in 2025 would be essential for the smooth functioning of the entire Force.
“The Inspector-General of Police expressed his gratitude to the Joint Committees for their engagement during this critical budgetary session. He reiterated the Force’s commitment to working collaboratively with the committees to reposition the NPF, aligning it with the shared vision of a secure and stable nation,” the statement added.
The Police boss was accompanied by the Force Management Team and other senior officers, and those present at the budget presentation include Senator Abdulhamid Mallam Maidori (Chairman, Senate Committee on Police Affairs), Honourable Makki Yalleman (Chairman, House Committee on Police Affairs).
Also present are Senator (Dr.) Ibrahim Gaidam (Minister of Police Affairs), DIG Hashimu Argungu Rtd. (Chairman Police Service Commission) and other distinguished and honourable members of the committees.
