The Federal Government’s committee on the
rehabilitation of police training institutions has pledged to ensure the full
restoration of the Nigeria Police Training School, Nonwa-Tai, in Rivers
State, and similar facilities across the country.
Chairman of the committee and Governor of Enugu
State, Peter Mbah, gave the assurance on Thursday during an inspection
visit to the abandoned Nonwa-Tai training school.
The team, which includes Ogun State Governor Dapo
Abiodun, former Inspector General of Police Usman Alkali Baba (rtd),
and Assistant Inspector General Olatunji Disu, was accompanied by Rivers
State Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
The visit forms part of a nationwide assessment
ordered by President Bola Tinubu to evaluate and restore the state of
police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) training
institutions.
Upon arrival, the committee members were met with a
disheartening sight — vandalised structures, dilapidated classrooms and
offices, and overgrown parade grounds.
Governor Mbah said the committee is collaborating with
consultants to prepare a detailed bill of quantities to guide the
renovation of police training facilities nationwide.
“The president personally inaugurated this committee
because he recognises that we are at a security crossroad. Nothing short of a
total overhaul is required,” Mbah said.
“You cannot train 30,000 new police personnel in such deplorable conditions.”
Governor Fubara described the visit as a major
step toward restoring professionalism and morale within the police force,
commending President Tinubu’s “genuine commitment to improving national
security.”
Governor Abiodun disclosed that the committee
has just one month to submit its report and has divided into two teams to cover
both northern and southern training centres.
“What we have seen here in Nonwa-Tai is not different
from Lagos, Jos, or Maiduguri. The president wants results — and fast,” Abiodun
said. “This is clear evidence of political will.”
Established in the 1970s, the Nonwa-Tai Police Training School last trained recruits in 2022.
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