The Home of Representatives on Wednesday acquired a invoice in search of the repeal and re-enactment of the Nigerian Police Belief Fund (NPTF) Institution Act, 2025, as a part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s safety framework.
The proposal, transmitted to the Inexperienced Chamber for consideration, is aimed toward bettering the administration of the fund, enhancing police coaching, and offering fashionable gear for the Nigeria Police Drive.
In response to the communication, the reform is anticipated to spice up operational effectivity, accountability, and sustainability of the fund in step with present safety calls for.
Lawmakers are anticipated to offer the invoice accelerated consideration, with emphasis on bettering welfare, coaching, and capability growth inside the police.
In the meantime, the Home Committee on Guidelines and Enterprise has issued a directive mandating all standing and particular committees to submit studies on payments and motions inside stipulated timelines.
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Chairman of the committee, Hon. Francis Waive, reminded committees that assignments referred to them have to be concluded inside 30 days, with a most extension of 15 days the place vital, after which they could be discharged.
He additional directed that every one pending studies be submitted on or earlier than April 30, 2026, warning that failure to conform would appeal to computerized discharge of affected committees.
In one other growth, the Home marked the birthdays of Hon. Ibrahim Hamichun (Dambatta/Makoda Federal Constituency, Kano State) and Hon. Aminu Jamu (Daura/Mai’Adua/Sandamu Federal Constituency, Katsina State), commending their contributions to legislative work.
Lawmakers additionally noticed a minute’s silence in honour of a former member of the Fifth Meeting, Hon. Tertua Ati, who handed away on March 21, 2026, after a chronic sickness.
Ati, who represented Kwande/Ushongo Federal Constituency of Benue State, was described as a dedicated lawmaker whose service to his constituency and the nation was marked by dedication and integrity.
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