President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a bill to the House of Representatives seeking to repeal and re-enact the law establishing the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, in a bid to strengthen funding, oversight, and operational efficiency within the Nigeria Police Force.
The proposed legislation was contained in a letter dated April 1, 2026, addressed to the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, and read during plenary on Wednesday.
In the letter, the President called for urgent consideration of the bill, noting that a review of the current legal framework had become necessary to meet evolving security challenges.
“I am pleased to transmit to the House of Representatives for consideration and passage into law, the attached Act proposing repeal and re-enactment of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (Establishment) Act, 2025,” the letter stated.
Tinubu explained that the proposed law is aimed at improving the management and administration of the Fund, enhancing training and capacity development for police personnel, and ensuring the provision of modern equipment and improved welfare for officers.
He added that the amendments would also promote transparency and ensure the long-term sustainability of the intervention fund.
“The proposed repeal and re-enactment of the Act will significantly enhance the operational capacity, accountability and sustainability of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund in line with current security demands,” he said.
The President urged lawmakers to act swiftly on the proposal, expressing confidence in the House’s cooperation.
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The Nigeria Police Trust Fund was originally created to provide additional funding for the police, complementing regular budgetary allocations. It draws resources from multiple sources, including a statutory share of federation revenue, private sector contributions, and international support.
However, concerns have been raised in recent years over issues such as transparency, coordination, and delays in project delivery.
The move to review the law is seen as part of broader efforts by the Federal Government to reform the country’s security architecture and ensure that resources are better aligned with present-day threats, including terrorism, banditry, and organised crime.
If passed, the new legislation is expected to introduce stronger oversight mechanisms and improve how funds are deployed to support frontline policing.
