The commissioning of three additional naval vessels in June 2026.
The deployment of 10,000 Agro-Rangers across 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
The training of more than 7,000 Presidential Forest Guards drawn from seven frontline states.
He also disclosed that President Tinubu had directed the preparation of a National Threat Assessment and a rolling five-year Strategic Defence Operations Plan to guide security spending and improve accountability.
The initiatives were presented as part of the administration’s broader efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security institutions.
Conclusion
The Presidency’s appeal for private-sector support represents another development in Nigeria’s proposed state police reform.
With several state assemblies approving the constitutional amendment and the National Policing Bill undergoing review, the government is working towards establishing a framework that would allow states to take greater responsibility for local security.
However, questions surrounding funding, police independence, accountability and the possible misuse of authority remain important issues that must be addressed before the proposed system becomes operational.
