President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on Nigeria’s security training institutions, citing decades-old facilities and outdated methods across key agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and other paramilitary organizations.
The president, in a directive issued from the State House on Tuesday, ordered all governors and heads of security agencies to conduct a comprehensive audit of their respective training schools and submit a detailed report within 30 days.
According to the presidency, the move forms part of Tinubu’s broader strategy to professionalize Nigeria’s internal security architecture, enhance inter-agency coordination, and strengthen capacity building for frontline personnel battling insecurity nationwide.
The president expressed concern that the majority of the country’s training facilities lack modern infrastructure, simulation tools, and standard curricula needed to prepare officers for contemporary security challenges such as terrorism, cybercrime, banditry, and civil unrest.
Tinubu emphasized that the forthcoming report would serve as the foundation for a national overhaul of all security training centers, with the aim of introducing new standards, improving welfare, and embedding technology-driven approaches to law enforcement training.
He warned that any state or agency found negligent or uncooperative in the process would face administrative consequences.
The presidency added that the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, have been directed to coordinate the evaluation process and ensure strict compliance with the president’s directive.