By Kayode Araba
This was made known to the press during the plenary by the chairman Senate Committee on Police Affairs Senator Abdulhamid Ahmed Modori Representing Jigawa North East Bill for an Act to provide for the establishment of the Nigeria Police Force Training Institutions, to serve as high level centres for the provision of professional training and other related matters. This Bill was read for the first time in this hallowed Chamber on Wednesday, 5th June, 2024.
However, the chairman stated that the Bill seeks to provide for a comprehensive legal and institutional framework for the establishment and operations of Nigeria Police Force Training Institutions, to provide holistic and special training in any professional field relevant to policing and law enforcement. The Bill is borne out of an urgent need to reform, professionalize, and enhance the capacity of our Police Force in meeting the dynamic security challenges of our nation.
In addition, the chairman Senator Ahmed
Modori also recognize the pivotal role the Nigeria Police Force plays in maintaining law and order, protecting lives and property, and ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. However, we must equally acknowledge that the complexity of modern crime, the emergence of sophisticated criminal networks, and the increased demands placed on our officers necessitate a new approach to training and capacity development.
Therefore, the Chairman alluded to the fact that this Bill cannot be overemphasised, the current state of Police training institutions across the country is inadequate to meet the growing demand of our law enforcement agencies and that many of our existing training facilities are underfunded, outdated, and lack the necessary infrastructure and curriculum to provide specialized training needed for today’s officers.
