Mbah to lead national committee to revamp security training institutions

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

The National Economic Council (NEC) has appointed Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah as the Chairman of a new committee tasked with overhauling security training institutions nationwide. This decision follows President Bola Tinubu’s proposal for comprehensive reforms of training facilities for Nigeria’s security agencies.

The directive was officially endorsed during the 152nd NEC meeting held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mbah’s appointment places him at the forefront of efforts to modernise and improve the training environment for the Nigeria Police Force and other sister security agencies.

President Tinubu, addressing the council, highlighted the critical need for swift action: “We have to make the conditions of the training facilities more conducive for both the trainers and trainees.” He emphasised that improved infrastructure and training standards are vital to transforming Nigeria’s security sector.

Other members of the committee are Governors Uba Sani (Kaduna), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Kefas Agbu (Taraba), Umoh Eno (Akwa Ibom), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), and Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa). The committee’s secretary will be former Inspector General of Police, Baba Alkali.

Mbah expressed his commitment to the task, stating, “I am honoured to lead this crucial initiative. Security is the foundation of development, and reforming our training institutions is key to building a stronger, safer Nigeria.”

The committee has been given a strict timeline of one month to submit a detailed blueprint for the renovation and modernisation of the security training centres. This plan aims to address persistent challenges of decay and inadequate training conditions that have hampered national security effectiveness over the years.

The federal government expects the Mbah-led committee to come up with recommendations that will deliver actionable reforms that will revitalise the capacity and morale of Nigeria’s security personnel, marking a new chapter in national security architecture.

Meanwhile, Governor Mbah’s appointment places him at the centre of Nigeria’s new push to strengthen national security architecture through improved training, facilities, and conditions for personnel.

His leadership is expected to translate the federal government’s vision into actionable reforms that will reverse years of decay in security training institutions across the country