The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has applauded the passage and presidential assent to the Police Institutes Establishment Bill and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2025, describing the development as a “historic step toward modernising and professionalising policing in Nigeria.”
In a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the IGP commended members of the National Assembly for their “patriotic commitment” to enhancing the capacity and welfare of the Nigeria Police Force through legislative action.
Egbetokun also lauded President Bola Tinubu for signing the bills into law, noting that the administration’s decision reflects a “genuine resolve to strengthen national security through institutional reform and sustainable funding.”pp
He stated, “The enactment of the Police Institutes Establishment Act and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (Amendment) Act marks a significant leap in our reform and modernisation journey. These legislations will enhance professionalism, ensure sustainable funding, and improve the welfare of officers and men of the Force.”
According to the Police Chief, the Police Institutes Establishment Act will consolidate all existing police training and research institutions across the country, providing a unified structure to enhance administrative efficiency and academic excellence.
“The Act will modernise our training framework, expand academic capacity, and align our curriculum with international best practices in law enforcement, leadership, investigation, technology, and community policing,” he said.
Egbetokun added that the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (Amendment) Act would strengthen the financial and administrative systems of the Force, guaranteeing “fiscal transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability.”
“This amendment will ensure steady funding for logistics, training, operations, and officer welfare — areas that have historically limited our operational efficiency,” he explained.
The IGP emphasized that the new legal framework would help close long-standing gaps in infrastructure, training, and welfare that have hampered effective policing in Nigeria.
“With this renewed structure, the Nigeria Police will redouble efforts to raise training standards, nurture world-class officers, and deliver efficient, accountable, and citizen-focused policing services nationwide,” he assured.
Egbetokun further noted that the reforms would enable police colleges and academies to upgrade their facilities, adopt modern technologies, and engage in research collaborations with reputable local and international institutions.
Highlighting the welfare component of the reforms, he said, “The new laws place strong emphasis on officer motivation, better health and insurance packages, improved service conditions, and enhanced housing and career development opportunities.”
He concluded that the passage and signing of the bills represent “a victory for national security, professionalism, and public trust in the Nigeria Police Force.”
“This milestone marks a turning point in our quest for a modern, accountable, and people-oriented policing system,” Egbetokun stated.
