President Muhammadu Buhari today pledged to bequeath ”a citizens-led policing system” to the nation, declaring that his administration has demonstrated firm commitment towards changing the principle and strategy of policing in Nigeria.
The President addressed the passing out parade of 418 officers of the 3rd Regular Cadet Course at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil-Kano, where he further explained his directive to the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission on the upward review of police emoluments.
In his speech delivered by the Minister of Police Affairs, Maigari Dingyadi, the President said a citizens-led policing system informed the approval for the adoption of Community Policing as the Internal Security Strategy of the country, as well as the approval of funds to support the implementation process.
On the revised salary and allowances for the Nigeria Police, the President said it will be commensurate with the vital functions they are performing as the lead agency in internal security assets.
The President noted that the police reform initiative, embarked upon by his administration, had focused on improving the welfare of the force, recruitment of 10,000 junior police officers annually, investing in the upgrade of facilities at the Nigeria Police Academy and other Police training institutions in the country, among others.
