The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Police Affairs, Anuma Nnia, has reaffirmed the vital role of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) in addressing the operational, logistical, and welfare challenges facing the Nigeria Police Force.

Speaking during an official visit to the Trust Fund’s headquarters in Abuja, where he led a delegation from the Ministry, Nnia emphasised the importance of sustained collaboration between both institutions in advancing national policing reforms.

The visit, described as strategic and forward-looking, focused on the existing synergy between the Ministry and the Trust Fund in strengthening policing infrastructure, enhancing capacity development, and improving overall service delivery.

In a statement released by Bolaji Oladimeji Kazeem, Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, the Permanent Secretary commended the Trust Fund for its efforts in mobilising resources, maintaining transparency, and making strategic investments in the welfare, training, and equipment of police officers.

Nnia reiterated the Ministry’s belief that a motivated and well-resourced police force is essential to maintaining law and order across Nigeria.

He noted that the Ministry has seen the positive impact of NPTF interventions firsthand, from the provision of vital equipment to the upgrade of training facilities, and stressed that these initiatives are already yielding visible improvements in police operations nationwide.

He further affirmed the Ministry’s commitment to harmonizing its strategies with the Trust Fund’s initiatives to improve operational efficiency under the leadership of Ibrahim Gaidam, Minister of Police Affairs.

According to Nnia, several impactful projects are nearing completion, including the rehabilitation and construction of internal road networks at the Osun State Police Command, the construction and equipping of 50-bed hospitals for police personnel in Kebbi and Adamawa states, and the rehabilitation of police barracks in Kebbi State.

Other projects include the procurement of seven modified light tactical armoured vehicles, 6,000 tactical ballistic vests, and 6,250 tactical gear ballistic helmets—all aimed at boosting officer protection and mobility.

In his remarks, Mohammed Sheidu, Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, described the Permanent Secretary’s visit as symbolic and significant.

He said it marks the beginning of a strengthened partnership rooted in strategic alignment and a shared commitment to improved service delivery.

Sheidu acknowledged the challenges confronting the Trust Fund but highlighted its numerous achievements across the country, ranging from infrastructure and logistics support to training, welfare, and technology-based interventions.

They pledged to deepen cooperation, with a mutual goal of building a better-equipped, more responsive, and professional Nigeria Police Force capable of meeting contemporary security demands.