APC commends President Tinubu’s decisive security measures, including police recruitment and state police reforms, aiming to strengthen national safety.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has applauded President Bola Tinubu for taking decisive measures to tackle insecurity nationwide, including declaring a national security emergency and approving the recruitment of 20,000 additional police officers.
The party described the move as a bold and strategic step in strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture.
Lagos State APC Spokesman, Mr. Seye Oladejo, said the decision reflects the President’s courageous and proactive leadership.
“The APC believes this initiative signals a historic escalation in Nigeria’s security strategy, with plans to ultimately recruit up to 50,000 new officers,” he stated.
Oladejo emphasized that the APC views these reforms as a significant shift from past approaches to national security.
By expanding manpower and enhancing operational readiness, the administration is adopting a more proactive stance against criminal activities.
“This is the type of leadership Nigeria has needed for decades,” he said, “a leadership willing to take hard decisions for national safety.”
The spokesman added that the President’s directive demonstrates a commitment to modernizing Nigeria’s security institutions, emphasizing intelligence-led policing and rapid operational response.
According to Oladejo, these measures will empower security agencies to confront criminal elements effectively and protect citizens nationwide.
In addition to police recruitment, the APC welcomed President Tinubu’s call on the National Assembly to review laws that could allow the establishment of state police formations.
Oladejo described this move as a strategic step toward localized security solutions.
“Empowering states to develop their own police units will improve response times and address regional security challenges more efficiently,” he explained.
The party also highlighted that this legislative push reflects the administration’s readiness to close structural gaps in Nigeria’s policing framework.
By decentralizing policing, states would gain flexibility to implement strategies tailored to local needs, strengthening national security from the ground up.
“The APC sees the establishment of state police as part of a broader national strategy to modernize law enforcement and protect communities,” Oladejo noted.
He added that these reforms are likely to mark a turning point in the country’s security operations.
Experts have applauded the APC’s stance, observing that combining manpower expansion with legislative reforms and intelligence-led strategies is critical to addressing Nigeria’s complex security landscape.
Oladejo emphasized that the recruitment of 20,000 officers is more than a numerical increase—it is a strategic move to enhance operational efficiency and readiness.
The Lagos APC stressed that these reforms align with the party’s vision of proactive governance and security modernization.
By equipping security agencies, enabling states to create their own police formations, and strengthening operational capabilities, Nigeria is expected to achieve more effective crime prevention and response outcomes.
“The APC remains fully aligned with President Tinubu’s initiatives,” Oladejo said.
“We are confident that these measures will enhance security nationwide, protect citizens, and stabilize the country.”
The party also noted that such measures have broader social and economic benefits. Safer communities encourage investment, foster local economic growth, and reduce tensions that often arise from insecurity.
In this light, the APC argues that security reforms are not just about law enforcement—they are essential for sustainable national development.
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