The North Central Development Commission (NCDC) and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) are set to collaborate towards addressing security challenges and enhancing safety across the North Central region.
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NCDC, Dr. Cyril Yiltsen Tsenyil, disclosed this when he led the management team of the Commission on a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, Alhaji Mohammed Sheidu.
Dr. Tsenyil said the partnership became imperative considering the critical role security plays in achieving sustainable development within the region.
According to him, the NCDC was established to drive development in the North Central through the provision of infrastructure, economic empowerment, youth development, peacebuilding, rehabilitation, and other strategic interventions.
He noted that the region continues to grapple with various security challenges which must be effectively tackled to create an enabling environment for meaningful growth and development.
The NCDC boss said there is an urgent need to improve security infrastructure, training, equipment, and personnel capacity, particularly within the Nigeria Police Force, to enhance effectiveness in combating insecurity.
He added that the Commission is prepared to work closely with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund through funding support, counterpart collaboration, knowledge sharing, and joint initiatives aimed at strengthening security architecture in the region.
Dr. Tsenyil also proposed the establishment of a joint working group and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide a clear framework for the partnership.
Responding, Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, Alhaji Mohammed Sheidu, welcomed the NCDC management team and described the establishment of the Commission as a strategic step towards accelerating development in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He said the Nigeria Police Trust Fund has continued to implement programmes focused on improving police welfare, training, housing, and operational infrastructure across the country.
According to him, the Fund is also collaborating with government agencies and development partners to address critical infrastructure and welfare gaps affecting police efficiency and service delivery.
Alhaji Sheidu further noted that the NCDC’s intervention aligns with ongoing conversations around state policing and regional security collaborations, stressing that agencies such as the NCDC have a vital role to play in supporting security institutions.
He expressed support for the proposed joint working group and signing of an MoU to formalise cooperation between both organisations.
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