ABUJA, NIGERIA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded a new bill to the House of Representatives seeking to repeal and re-enact the Nigeria Police Trust Fund Act, in a move aimed at improving funding structure and operational efficiency within the police system.
The proposal was transmitted on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., through official correspondence to the National Assembly in Abuja, where lawmakers are expected to begin legislative consideration of the revised framework.
The new bill is designed to address existing gaps in the current law governing the Police Trust Fund, which was established to provide additional financial support for the Nigeria Police Force. Authorities say the proposed amendments will strengthen transparency, accountability, and the effective utilisation of funds allocated to security operations.
According to government sources, the repeal and re-enactment effort seeks to modernise the legal framework guiding the fund, ensuring it aligns with current security realities and administrative demands. The move is also expected to enhance coordination between federal institutions involved in police financing and oversight.
The Police Trust Fund has played a key role in supporting infrastructure development, training programmes, and procurement of operational equipment for the police. However, concerns have been raised over inefficiencies, funding limitations, and implementation challenges since its establishment.
President Tinubu’s latest action reflects broader efforts by the administration to reform Nigeria’s security architecture, particularly in the face of evolving internal security challenges across the country. Strengthening police capacity has remained a central focus of ongoing policy initiatives.
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives are expected to review the bill in the coming weeks, with debates likely to focus on funding mechanisms, governance structure, and accountability provisions. The legislative process will determine the final scope and implementation of the proposed reforms.
Policy analysts note that revising the Police Trust Fund law could have significant implications for the effectiveness of law enforcement operations, particularly if it leads to more consistent funding and improved resource management.
As deliberations begin, stakeholders across the security sector are expected to monitor the bill closely, with expectations that any reform will translate into tangible improvements in policing standards and public safety outcomes nationwide.
