By Dele Ogbodo
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Dr. Anuma Ogbonnaya Nlia, has reiterated the vital role the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) plays in addressing the critical needs of the Nigeria Police Force, and the interventions complement the Ministry’s efforts in managing the multifaceted challenges faced by the police.
He stated this during a visit to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) Headquarters in Wuse by the Management of the Ministry of Police Affairs led by the Permanent Secretary.
The Permanent Secretary appreciated the fund for their efforts in mobilizing resources, ensuring transparency, and strategically investing in the welfare, training, and equipment of our police officers.
Spokesperson for the Ministry, Mr. Bolaji Oladimeji Kazeem, quoted the Perm Sec as saying: “We firmly believe that a well-equipped, well-trained, and motivated police force is paramount to ensuring the safety and security of all Nigerians.
In this pursuit therefore, the Nigerian Police Trust Fund stands as a crucial partner, he added.
Anuma, pointed out that the Ministry has witnessed firsthand the positive impact of the Trust Fund’s initiatives, ranging from the provision of essential equipment to the improvement of training facilities.
These contributions are tangible and are making a real difference on the ground. He stressed.
According to him, “The Ministry of Police Affairs, under the leadership of Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, is steadfast in its dedication to enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness as well as aligning our strategies and working in concert, we can maximize the impact of our collective efforts in support of the Nigeria Police Force.”
The Permanent Secretary said that, as part of the efforts of the Ministry to improve the welfare and operational efficiency of the NPF, the Ministry is an advance stage of concluding the procurement process of Rehabilitation/Construction of internal Road Network in Osun State Police Command, Construction and Equipping of 50 Bed Hospital for Nigerian Police in Kebbi, Adamawa.
Rehabilitation of Police Barracks in Kebbi State, Procurement of seven Modified Light Tactical Armoured Vehicles, and Procurement of 6000 Tactical Ballistic vests as well as 6250 Tactical Gear Ballistic Helmets.
Earlier the Executive Secretary, Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), Mr. Mohammed Sheidu, stated that the visit of the present of the Permanent Secretary is both symbolic and significant it marks the beginning of what it is call shared collaboration and strengthening partnership between the Ministry and Nigeria Police Trust Fund, one which it is grounded strategic alignment and shared commitment to service delivery.
According to him: “Ministry of |Police Affairs plays a crucial role in guiding and supporting the work of Nigeria |Police Trust Fund, and we are committed to our core mandate which is to intervene in the funding, training, equipment and welfare of the Nigeria Police Force despite many challenges we have implemented numerous platform intervention, infrastructure vehicle training, welfare, technology and logistics across commands nationwide.
