NEC Approves N100bn for Rehabilitation of Security Agencies’ Training Institutions, VP Shettima says economic reforms must deliver measurable impact nationwide
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N100 billion, pending final ratification by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the rehabilitation and upgrade of training institutions belonging to the police and other security agencies across the country.
The approval followed recommendations submitted by the NEC Ad-Hoc Committee earlier constituted to assess the condition of security training facilities nationwide.
At its 154th meeting, held virtually on Wednesday, NEC also approved N2.6 billion for consultancy services to support the implementation of the rehabilitation project. President Tinubu had first proposed the comprehensive overhaul during NEC’s 152nd meeting in October.
Training Facilities in Critical Condition
Presenting the committee’s findings, Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State stressed the urgent need for intervention, noting that many of the institutions are in “dire condition” and require immediate attention to strengthen national security capacity.
Shettima: Governance Must Produce Real Results
Responding to the presentation, the Chairman of NEC and Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to upgrading security infrastructure.
The Vice President also urged governors to ensure that economic reforms and development initiatives at the state level translate into clear and measurable improvements in the lives of citizens.
He noted that governance becomes meaningful only when Nigerians can feel its impact in their daily lives, adding that all tiers of government must prioritize execution over rhetoric.
> “Our task is not to admire problems, but to solve them. Not to explain challenges, but to overcome them. And not to hope for progress, but to engineer it,”
the Vice President said.
“Today’s agenda speaks to our shared responsibility to build a nation where reforms deliver results—where policies become real instruments of change felt in our markets, schools, clinics, and farms.”
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 154TH NEC MEETING
NEC (7th Meeting in 2025) – Wednesday, December 3, 2025
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1. Update on Federation Accounts
The Accountant-General of the Federation provided the following balances as of November 2025:
Excess Crude Account (ECA): $525,823.39
Stabilization Account: N71,647,494,101.12
Natural Resources Development Fund: N79,252,769,532.35
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2. Update on Polio Eradication Efforts
The Governor of Gombe State, Chairman of the NEC Ad-Hoc Committee on Polio Eradication, presented progress achieved since the committee’s inauguration in June 2025.
Key Highlights
Nigeria recorded 73 cases of cVPV2 as of Week 47 in 2025 — a 39% reduction from the 119 cases in the same period in 2024.
Six priority states account for 63% of cases: Sokoto (23), Zamfara (9), Kebbi (7), Gombe (2), Kano (3), Katsina (2).
Kano achieved a 94% decline, while Katsina recorded an 88% decline in cases.
13 new detections (12 cVPV2, 1 cVPV3) were reported across several states, including first detections in Gombe this year.
Integrated Measles–Rubella, HPV & Polio Campaign
83% of planned settlements reached.
92% MR coverage; 95% polio vaccine coverage.
Kano, Katsina, and Gombe passed LQAS; Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara required revaccination in specific LGAs.
Next Steps
A new round of nOPV2 vaccination will commence in December across 21 northern states.
Resolutions
Deputy Governors to convene State Taskforce Meetings ahead of the campaign.
States to partner with security agencies to ensure safe access for vaccination teams.
LGA Chairmen to lead daily Evening Review Meetings to track progress and resolve bottlenecks.
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3. Update on Domestic Gas Supply
The Minister of Petroleum (Gas), Mr. Ekperikpe Ekpo, briefed the Council on the high cost and availability of domestic gas, particularly the outstanding debt owed to gas producers.
Key Points
Gas producers have cumulative claims of $1 billion for gas supplied to the power sector since 2011.
₦185 billion (78% of validated naira claims) has been confirmed by NERC and NGML.
President Tinubu approved the settlement of the ₦185bn validated debt through future oil and gas royalty deductions.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has already engaged gas producers and agreed on a deduction schedule.
Resolution
NEC commended the progress and approved the committee’s recommendation to proceed with the settlement to ensure increased domestic gas supply—critical for power generation and industrial growth.
Bello Wakili
