Lagos: The Gov. Peter Mbah-led National Economic Council (NEC) Committee on Overhaul of Security Training Institutions in Nigeria has commenced its inspection activities with an assurance to promptly deliver a detailed report for immediate action. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that President Bola Tinubu inaugurated the committee on October 23 during the council’s 152nd meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The committee has been tasked with a one-month deadline to develop a blueprint for the renovation of security training institutions across Nigeria.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mbah emphasized the necessity of addressing the decayed state of training environments during an inspection at the Police Training College in Ikeja, Lagos State. He stated that expecting quality police or security personnel to emerge from such conditions is unacceptable. The committee’s mandate includes conducting a comprehensive evaluation of existing training facilities and recommending improvements to foster a conducive environment for recruits and serving personnel.
Mbah highlighted the importance of restoring pride, professionalism, and confidence in officers by providing them with a conducive training atmosphere. He noted the need for bold measures to tackle the challenges facing the institution. Mbah also mentioned President Tinubu’s recent approval of recruiting an additional 30,000 police personnel to enhance policing nationwide, underscoring the President’s commitment to creating a secure environment conducive to attracting investments and achieving his vision for a trillion-dollar economy.
The committee, comprising seven governors and retired Inspector-General of Police Alkali Baba as Secretary, has been divided into two subcommittees to ensure the timely and effective completion of its work. Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun, who joined Mbah during the inspection, stated that a consulting engineer has been engaged to ensure the submission of a detailed and comprehensive report to the President. Abiodun assured that the committee would recommend swift implementation of its findings.
Earlier, AIG Omolara Oluruntola, Commandant of the Police Training College, provided a brief history of the college established in 1945 and lamented the lack of modern facilities, which has impeded the production of well-trained police personnel.