By Fatima Saka
The Nigerian Senate has approved a total of N403.1 billion for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) covering the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years, in a move aimed at boosting policing capacity, improving personnel welfare, and enhancing national security.
The approval followed the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs during plenary on Thursday. The report was presented by the committee’s Vice Chairman, Senator Yunus Akintunde (Oyo Central), on behalf of the Chairman, Senator Abdulhamid Mallam Madori (Jigawa East).
A breakdown of the approved budget shows N170.10 billion allocated for the 2025 fiscal year, while N233.96 billion was approved for 2026.
Presenting the report, Senator Akintunde stated that the committee thoroughly scrutinised the proposals and confirmed their alignment with the statutory mandate of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, which is to provide critical intervention support to the Nigeria Police Force.
He explained that the funds would be utilised for the procurement of operational vehicles, communication equipment, arms support tools, forensic and intelligence systems, as well as the rehabilitation and construction of police barracks and stations. The budget also covers training and retraining programmes for officers to enhance professionalism and efficiency.
For the 2026 fiscal year, N222.89 billion was earmarked for capital projects, including N179.11 billion for initiatives under the Nigeria Police Force and the NPTF headquarters. Recurrent expenditure for the year stands at N11.07 billion, comprising N1.86 billion for personnel costs and N9.21 billion for overheads.
Lawmakers noted that funding for the 2026 budget would be sourced from statutory allocations, including 0.5 per cent of revenue from the Federation Account, 0.5 per cent of Value Added Tax (VAT), and 0.05 per cent of the net profits of companies operating in Nigeria, alongside grants and donations.
Similarly, for the 2025 fiscal year, N159.74 billion was approved for capital projects, with N132.45 billion allocated to the Nigeria Police Force and N27.29 billion to the NPTF headquarters. Recurrent expenditure for 2025 stands at N10.36 billion, covering personnel and overhead costs.
The Senate Committee emphasised the need for the Fund’s management to prioritise projects that directly enhance operational efficiency, improve officers’ welfare, and upgrade policing infrastructure across the country.
It also called for strengthened monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure transparency, accountability, and value for money in the implementation of the budgets.
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Lawmakers further stressed the importance of timely execution, noting that effective utilisation of the funds would significantly improve the Nigeria Police Force’s ability to combat crime, address emerging security threats, and safeguard lives and property.
The Nigeria Police Trust Fund was established to provide sustainable financing for the police through statutory contributions and intervention programmes aimed at modernising operations and improving the welfare and professionalism of officers nationwide.
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