Vice President Kashim Shettima said that the implementation of state police in the country will ensure a safer and more secure nation.
The Vice President made the remark in Abuja, when he declared open a one-day National Dialogue on State Policing, themed, “Pathways to Peace: Reimagining Policing in Nigeria.”
He noted that his administration has resolved to change the country’s security narrative, according to ThisDay.
The presidency reiterated that his administration was aware of the complex security issues confronting Nigeria, and was continually developing and refining its strategies and methods to address the challenges effectively.
“The commitment of the administration of President Tinubu to reform the police force and enhance security at both the national and state levels is unwavering.
“We view the outcomes of today’s deliberations as crucial inputs that will guide the government’s actions towards reforming the institution of the police and achieving a safer and more secure Nigeria,” he said.
Other leaders who spoke at the event, including former President Goodluck Jonathan and ex-military Head of State, Abdulsalam Abubakar were President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio; and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, among others, also rallied support for the initiative. They said it was in the overall interest of the country.
Top security chiefs like Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, and Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, spoke from different standpoints, however, in defence of the country’s security architecture.
