Senate Impressed With Achievements of NPTF’s Leadership
Abuja (Core Reporters) The Senate Committee on Police Affairs has expressed satisfaction over the achievements so far recorded by the new leadership of Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), under the leadership of Mr. Mohammed Sheidu, the Executive Secretary.
This was coming after the committee reviewed the 2025 budget proposal of the NPTF on Wednesday highlighting key areas of consideration before its final approval by the senate. .
However, the Committee’s Chairman, Senator Abdulhamid Mallam-Madori Ahmed said his committee was impressed with the Executive Secretary of the NPTF, Mr. Mohammed Sheidu, for his effective leadership and achievements within a short period.
“We have thoroughly examined the budget, and the committee is committed to recommending its passage by the Senate to enable the Fund to begin implementation,” Senator Ahmed stated. “While we are generally satisfied, we have raised several issues and are working with the Senate to assist the agency in recovering funds tied up due to ongoing litigation.”
In response, Mr. Sheidu expressed gratitude to the committee for its support and acknowledged the financial challenges facing the Fund.
“As the Chairman rightly mentioned, we are currently involved in litigation, including a significant case in the United States, which we are addressing with the Ministry of Justice and the Attorney General,” Mr. Sheidu said. “We appreciate the Senate’s willingness to intervene and help us recover funds that have been warehoused due to these legal disputes.”
Mr. Sheidu further emphasized the need for strategic partnerships to overcome funding shortfalls.
“Given our revenue constraints, we are exploring collaborations with agencies like CISTA and others to fulfill our mandate of enhancing the welfare, infrastructure, and training of the Nigerian Police Force,” he added. “Federal allocations alone are no longer sufficient, so diversifying our partnerships is key.”
