The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reached a new milestone in its quest for reform, professionalism, and modernization, following the passage of two landmark legislations — the Police Institutes Establishment Bill and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2025 — by the National Assembly.
The twin legislations, now signed into law, are set to reshape the institutional framework, funding structure, and operational capacity of the Force, marking a major step toward building a more accountable, well-equipped, and citizen-focused police system.
The Police Institutes Establishment Act consolidates and modernizes all police training and research institutions nationwide. It establishes a unified administrative framework for training schools and colleges, aligning their curricula with global best practices in law enforcement, leadership, investigation, technology, and community policing.
Under this new structure, the Force will be better positioned to coordinate specialized training, upgrade facilities, and promote knowledge exchange with reputable local and international institutions. The goal, according to the Police, is to produce well-rounded officers capable of meeting the challenges of modern-day policing.
The Nigeria Police Trust Fund (Amendment) Act is designed to enhance financial transparency, accountability, and sustainability in police operations. The amendment ensures a steady flow of funds for logistics, training, equipment, and welfare — critical areas that have historically suffered from inadequate funding.
By reforming the financial management system, the Act aims to remove bureaucratic bottlenecks and guarantee efficient utilization of resources for operational effectiveness.
Beyond training and funding, the new legal framework also prioritizes officer welfare and motivation. The Acts make provisions for improved working conditions, better housing, enhanced health insurance, and expanded career development opportunities. These measures are intended to inspire discipline, professionalism, and ethical service among personnel, thereby strengthening public trust.
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, hailed the passage and assent of the Bills as a “historic and transformative intervention” for policing in Nigeria.
He expressed gratitude to the leadership and members of the National Assembly for their patriotic commitment and to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for signing the Bills into law. The IGP described the President’s action as “a clear demonstration of his administration’s resolve to modernize and professionalize the Nigeria Police Force.”
Egbetokun assured Nigerians that the Force would leverage the new framework to deepen reforms, elevate training standards, and deliver more efficient, accountable, and people-oriented policing services across the country.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the passage of the Bills signifies not only a victory for the Police but also a major leap for national security, institutional growth, and public confidence.
He emphasized that the new laws would bridge long-standing gaps in training, infrastructure, and welfare, ushering in “a new era of strength, professionalism, and trust in the Nigeria Police Force.”