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By Christopher Oji
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has said that Police training schools in Nigeria will soon enjoy direct and sustainable funding, as part of efforts to empower training institutions of the police force.
This was disclosed yesterday in Lagos IGP, who was represented by DIG Frank Mba at the handover of 10 mobile clinics to the Nigeria Police Force by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Although the IGP lamented the challenge of “inadequate funding” for the Nigeria Police Force, he commended President Bola Tinubu and the 10th National Assembly for “systematically addressing” the challenge.
Egbetokun said,“It is with a profound sense of responsibility and appreciation that I welcome you all to this significant occasion marking the handover of 10 mobile clinics to the Nigeria Police Force.
“Firstly, let me recognize and extend my sincere gratitude to the German Federal Foreign Office, the United Nations Development Programme, and the Global Security Sector Reform Foundation for their outstanding contributions, under the Supporting Police Reform Processes in Nigeria Project.
“This generous initiative is yet another remarkable milestone in advancing the goals of this critical reform project.”
The police boss noted that, “Historically, one of the challenges we have faced has been the inadequate funding for the upkeep of police infrastructure, leading to the deterioration of critical assets.”
Egbetokun also pointed out that “under the visionary leadership of President Tinubu, this gap is being systematically addressed.”
He said, with the support of the Federal Government and the 10th National Assembly, a legislative framework was being deliberated to establish direct and sustainable funding for police training schools.
He stressed that the initiative would empower police training institutions to independently manage and maintain their assets, ensuring that investments like the new clinics continue to deliver long-term value.
The mobile clinics were not merely a gesture of goodwill; they are to serve as a strategic investment in the wellbeing of officers, trainees and, by extension, the communities.
“These assets will be deployed across 10 of our police training institutions nationwide, reinforcing our commitment to holistic development within the force.
“This intervention builds upon the successes recorded in the reform project over recent years. In 2023, the delivery of 2,000-bed capacity mobile barracks significantly alleviated accommodation challenges in our training schools.
“Furthermore, over 1,500 police personnel, including 600 instructors, have undergone advanced training in contemporary policing practices, with an emphasis on human rights, ethical policing, and community engagement,” he said.
