Ministry of Police Affairs
The Federal Ministry of Police Affairs plays a pivotal role in strengthening Nigeria's internal security architecture through policy formulation, strategic oversight, and administrative support for the Nigeria Police Force and its affiliated institutions. The Ministry is committed to promoting effective policing, improving public safety, driving police reforms, and enhancing citizen confidence through transparent governance and service delivery.
The Foundation of Our Work
To ensure the safety and security of all Nigerians and help provide conducive environment to guarantee peaceful coexistence among the citizenry and enabling environment for socio-economic development and sustainable livelihood for the citizenry.
To reposition the Nigeria Police Force to be efficient, well-motivated, well equipped and people friendly and improve its capacity to face modern day security challenges.
To formulate and implement policies, standards and practices as well as maintain institutions for the Training, development and growth of a professionalized Nigeria Police Force.
Who We Are
The Federal Ministry of Police Affairs is responsible for providing policy direction, strategic leadership, and administrative oversight to support effective policing and public safety in Nigeria.
The Ministry works to strengthen the capacity of the Nigeria Police Force, drive institutional reforms, promote accountability, and improve the delivery of security services in line with national priorities.
Hon. Minister of Police Affairs
Police Officer
What We Do.
The Ministry is to, among others initiate, formulate and implement policies and programs relating to policing and internal security as well as to provide supervision and administrative support to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Police Academy (POLAC) and the newly established Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF).
Formulate and implement policies and programmes that will ensure effective and efficient policing and internal security.
Provide technical assistance and administrative support for the Nigeria Police Force to ensure maximum service delivery.
Initiate, and implement projects and programmes that will enhance the welfare of police and provide enabling conditions for effective policing across the country
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