BREAKING: Tinubu Declares National Police Day, Highlights Welfare Plans For Police Agencies 

BREAKING: Tinubu Declares National Police Day, Highlights Welfare Plans For Police Agencies 

Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, highlighted the importance of completely transforming the institutional mindset and practices of police officers to achieve a modern, accountable, and professional police force.

Since coming into office in 2023, the administration has been dedicated to implementing extensive reforms aimed at revitalizing the nation’s police force.

This includes a strong emphasis on training and capacity-building for officers to ensure they have the necessary skills for contemporary policing challenges.

Additionally, the Federal Government has officially designated the first week of April as police week, with the last day being recognized as National Police Day.

“Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, in our tradition of honouring the Police Force in the life of this great nation, we have approved the adoption of the first week of April as Police Week.  

“Furthermore, the last day of the week, the April 7th, is hereby declared National Police Day in Nigeria.  

“Tonight, I must remind you that we don’t see you as just the shields of the nation, we don’t see you as robots.

“This is why we are here; we are here to humanise you.   

“At a time in Nigeria’s history, when the nation’s security architecture is being stretched beyond elastic limits, the citizens have been able to endure in the face of security threats as well as attacks on their lives and livelihoods due to the commitment of the police.   

“Your exemplary valour doesn’t only represent the pinnacle of patriotism that binds us but also instils confidence that brighter days lie just beyond the horizon.”

Key reforms under the administration’s agenda involve substantial investments in training programs and capacity-building initiatives.

“My administration will ensure that police officers are equipped with the knowledge, skills, values and expertise required to tackle the complex challenges of modern policing.”

Furthermore, there are plans to upgrade the equipment and technology utilized by the police force to improve their operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Overall, these initiatives underscore the commitment to modernizing the police force and enhancing its capabilities to better serve and protect the community.

“This includes acquiring fit-for-purpose equipment, weapons, ammunition and armoured carriers to provide cover and protection for officers in combat situations.   

“These endeavours will be supported by suitable measures to enhance the status of our officers and personnel both during their service and after retirement,” President Tinubu said.