By Olugbenga Salami
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to overhaul policing and national security, saying State Police is now essential to confront Nigeria’s changing threats.
Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, who stated this on Thursday in Abuja while hosting the Inspector General of Police Steering Committee on the State Police Establishment Framework, tied the plan to the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, arguing that decentralising police commands will sharpen responsiveness, intelligence and grassroots crime-fighting.
“The dynamic nature of today’s security landscape demands innovative and localized solutions. State policing is no longer optional—it is imperative,” the minister stated.
Gaidam, according to a statement by
Fatima Muhammed Adamu of the ministry’s Press & Public Relations Unit, commended the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu for the swift implementation of policy directives aimed at improving policing efficiency across the country, noting that such proactive leadership demonstrates a shared commitment to safeguarding lives and property nationwide.
Earlier, the committee chairman, Prof. Olu Ogunsakin briefed the minister on a ongoing efforts to develop a comprehensive and practical framework for the successful establishment of state police systems.
Ogunsakin emphasized that the initiative was designed to deliver a stronger sense of safety and public trust in law enforcement institutions.
He added that the IGP fully backs a modern, resilient and community-oriented security architecture able to meet present and future challenges.
The meeting marks a significant milestone in the Federal Government’s broader police reform agenda.
It underscores ongoing efforts to refine operational frameworks and ensure that the proposed state policing system is efficient, accountable, and responsive to the unique security needs of communities across Nigeria.
In attendance were CP Bode Ojajuni, the Committee Secretary; CP Emmanuel Ojukwu (rtd) for retired officers, DCP Sulyman Gulma and ACP Ike Okafor.
