The Nigerian Senate has approved a combined ₦403.1 billion budget for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) covering the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years, in a move aimed at strengthening policing, improving officers’ welfare and upgrading security infrastructure across the country.
The approval, granted during plenary in Abuja, followed the presentation of a report by the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, delivered by the committee’s Vice Chairman, Senator Yunus Akintunde, on behalf of Chairman Senator Abdulhamid Mallam Madori.
According to the committee, the approved funds will be used to procure operational vehicles and security equipment, rehabilitate police barracks and stations, train and retrain officers, and support other projects designed to improve the operational effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force.
Breakdown Of The Approved Budgets
For the 2026 fiscal year, the Senate approved ₦233.96 billion, with ₦222.89 billion allocated for capital projects. This includes ₦43.78 billion for capital expenditure and ₦179.11 billion earmarked for the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters and the Police Trust Fund Headquarters.
The remaining ₦11.07 billion will cover recurrent expenses, including ₦1.86 billion for personnel costs and ₦9.21 billion for overheads.
For the 2025 fiscal year, lawmakers approved ₦170.10 billion, of which ₦159.74 billion is designated for capital projects. The capital allocation includes ₦132.45 billion for the Nigeria Police Force and ₦27.29 billion for the Police Trust Fund Headquarters.
The balance of ₦10.36 billion will fund recurrent expenditure, including salaries, personnel costs and administrative expenses.
How The Fund Will Be Financed
The committee explained that funding for both budgets will come from statutory sources, including:
- 0.5% of revenue from the Federation Account
- 0.5% of Value Added Tax (VAT)
- 0.05% of the net profits of companies operating in Nigeria
- Grants, donations and other approved sources
Senate Calls For Accountability
Presenting the report, Senator Akintunde urged the Police Trust Fund to prioritise projects that directly improve police operations, personnel welfare, infrastructure and training
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He also called for stronger monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure transparency, accountability and value for money in the execution of projects.
The Senate further stressed the need for the timely implementation of the approved budgets, expressing optimism that the investment would enhance the capacity of the Nigeria Police Force to perform its constitutional responsibilities and improve security nationwide.
