The Minister of State, Police Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, and Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State will preside over a citizens town hall meeting on community policing.
The event, tagged “Renewed Hope Police Agenda Citizenship Town Hall Engagement,” aims to develop a robust policing policy and implementation framework.
The meeting will bring together citizens, security stakeholders, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organizations, and student bodies to brainstorm on security challenges and proffer solutions.
Expected guests include President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, according to ThisDay.
The initiative seeks to increase transparency, foster trust, and improve citizen understanding of policing reforms.
The outcome will be a robust community policing policy and implementation framework.
The minister has been working to harmonize activities in the Police Affairs Ministry and boost police morale.
The first edition in Lagos was successful, with recommendations made to bridge the gap between citizens and the police.
The minister recognizes that security is crucial to unlocking Nigeria’s productivity and tackling legacy challenges.