On July 9, 2026, In a significant effort to strengthen national security and enhance policing infrastructure, the Senate has approved a total allocation of ₦403.1 billion to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) for the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years.
The consolidated approval earmarks ₦170.10 billion for the 2025 budget and ₦233.96 billion for the 2026 fiscal year. The passage followed the presentation of a comprehensive report by the Senate Committee on Police Affairs, delivered by the committee’s Vice Chairman, Senator Yunus Akintunde (APC, Oyo Central), on behalf of Chairman Senator Abdulhamid Mallam Madori (APC, Jigawa East).
The approved capital will be directly deployed to overhaul the operational efficiency of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Key areas of intervention include:
Mobility & Equipment: Procurement of critical operational vehicles and modern tactical gear.
Infrastructure: Rehabilitation of dilapidated police barracks and stations nationwide.
Human Capital: Specialized training and retraining programs for law enforcement personnel.
The committee is satisfied that these proposed budgets will enable the trust fund to effectively discharge its statutory responsibilities, particularly in strengthening the operational capacity of the Nigeria Police Force.
Senator Akintunde.
The 2026 Fiscal Allocation (Total: ₦233.96 Billion)
Capital Expenditure: ₦222.89 billion (comprising ₦43.78 billion for direct capital projects and ₦179.11 billion allocated to NPF and NPTF Headquarters).
Recurrent Expenditure: ₦11.07 billion (₦1.86 billion for personnel costs and ₦9.21 billion for overheads).
The 2025 Fiscal Allocation (Total: ₦170.10 Billion)
Capital Projects: ₦159.74 billion (₦27.29 billion for NPTF Headquarters and ₦132.45 billion for the NPF).
Recurrent Allocation: ₦10.36 billion (₦1.82 billion for personnel costs and ₦8.54 billion for overheads).
To sustain these budgets, funding will be drawn from statutory revenue streams. This includes 0.5% of the total revenue accruing to the Federation Account, 0.5% of Value Added Tax (VAT), 0.05% of the net profits of companies operating in Nigeria, alongside international grants, donations, and other legitimate sources.
The Senate emphasized that funding must translate into visible security improvements. Senator Akintunde urged the NPTF leadership to prioritize personnel welfare and critical infrastructure, while strongly advocating for rigorous monitoring and evaluation frameworks to eliminate waste and guarantee value for money.
The upper legislative chamber called for the immediate implementation of the approved funds to decisively boost the operational effectiveness of the police force and restore airtight security across Nigeria.
