The Nigerian Senate has finalized the passage of a bill aimed at doubling the statutory allocation for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) from 0.5 percent to 1 percent of the total Federation Account revenue. This legislative move, known as the Police Trust Fund Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026, is intended to address chronic underfunding within the security sector.
Senator Mallam-Madori Ahmed, who chairs the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, presented the final report leading to the bill’s passage. Sponsored by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, the new legislation replaces the 2019 Act with a more robust framework. Proponents argue that the increased funding is essential to combat rising national security threats such as kidnapping, banditry, and cybercrime by upgrading police infrastructure and personnel welfare.
Under the revised funding model, the NPTF will diversify its revenue streams beyond the Federation Account. Sources will now include government development levies, international grants, private sector donations, and contributions from various levels of government. The bill also institutes new governance bodies, such as a Project Implementation Committee, designed to ensure that funds are managed with higher transparency and efficiency.
Legislators emphasized that the increased capital will be directed toward modernizing police technology, including forensic tools and digital surveillance, while also refurbishing training institutions and facilities. With the Senate’s approval, the bill will now proceed through the remaining legislative stages before it is presented for presidential assent.
