The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has announced the development of a State Police Framework by its secretariat, created in anticipation of a proposed constitutional amendment. The framework details key readiness requirements, including governance structures, financing models, human capital standards, digital systems, and oversight mechanisms.
Governors Approve Framework and New Academy
This disclosure came after the 36 state governors held their first monthly meeting at the NGF Secretariat. In a communique read by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on behalf of NGF Chairman AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, the forum confirmed its approval of the framework and the establishment of the NGF Academy & Leadership Centre.
The academy will function as a new directorate within the NGF Secretariat, designed as a flagship platform for sub-national leadership development. Sanwo-Olu explained: "The Academy will integrate executive capacity building, applied research, governance advisory, and peer learning to support all 36 states. Governors welcomed progress towards its operationalisation and reaffirmed their support for the initiative as a strategic resource for strengthening governance across the federation."
Other Key Decisions from the Meeting
The communique also highlighted progress on the NGF States Agribusiness Investment Programme (SAIP) – Rice Helpdesk, supported by the Gates Foundation. This initiative aims to strengthen state capacity to improve rice production and value chain development. The governors acknowledged the importance of addressing sector-wide institutional, market, and financing constraints, reaffirming their commitment to supporting implementation at the state level to deliver measurable outcomes in food security and agricultural productivity.
