The Minister of Police Affairs, IBRAHIM GAIDAM, has sought the partnership and support of the European Union to actualise police reforms in Nigeria.
GAIDAM during a courtesy visit by the European Union Embassy delegation, led by Ambassador GAUTIER MIGNOT, reiterated the Federal Government of Nigeria’s efforts to create a more responsive and professional police service in the country.
The minister noted that the expertise, resources, and experience in police reform and governance possessed by the European Union could greatly contribute to the Nigerian government’s efforts in this regard, while highlighting the key areas of focus to include; improved training, better resource allocation, and the establishment of more robust oversight mechanisms to ensure transparency and public trust.
He recalled that the European Union has been at the forefront of supporting regional security initiatives, including the West Africa Police Information System, WAPIS, an initiative, which is supported by INTERPOL, and has significantly enhanced the ability of law enforcement agencies across West Africa to share critical police information electronically.
Earlier, the European Union ambassador to Nigeria, GAUTIER MIGNOT, said the Ministry of Police Affairs is one of the ministries the EU engages with as a primary partner, stressing the need to reform and strengthen the criminal justice system, tackle gender-based violence, and combat human trafficking.
