President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on Nigeria’s internal security training facilities, citing their deteriorated and outdated condition as a major concern for national security effectiveness.
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The announcement was conveyed by Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, who chairs the National Economic Council (NEC) ad-hoc Committee tasked with overhauling security training institutions. Governor Mbah disclosed the development during an inspection tour of facilities in Lagos.
Also present during the inspection were Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the committee’s secretary and former Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Usman Baba, as well as Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, who heads the Special Protection Unit (SPU).
The committee has been given 30 days to submit a comprehensive report to the National Economic Council (NEC), outlining recommendations for the modernization and improved efficiency of the nation’s police and paramilitary training institutions.
