The National Democratic Front (NDF), has lauded the House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas for considering the Bill for an Act to amend the Nigeria Police Act 2020.
In a statement by its Secretary General, Dr Abdulkadir Musa in Abuja on Wednesday, the group also commended the Chairman, House Committee on Police Affairs, Rep. Abubakar Yalleman.
Yalleman was commended for his dedication to addressing security challenges in the country at all levels.
It would be recalled that the Police Act Amendment Bill recently passed second reading in the House of Representatives.
Among other things, the bill seeks to review the service years of police personnel to improve the experience and expertise of the police workforce.
It also seeks to improve morale performance and job satisfaction, and address the shortage of experienced police personnel in the country.
Musa described the legislation as timely in the quest for a more robust, responsive and people-friendly police.
He said the amendment would not only
improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Nigerian Police Force but would also lead to enhanced performance of personnel.
‘This amendment bill, which seeks to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the Nigerian Police Force, is a milestone in the quest for a more robust, responsive, and people-friendly policing system.
‘The bill’s provisions include extension of police officers’ retirement age and service years, will undoubtedly lead to improved morale, retention of experienced personnel, and enhanced overall performance of the force”, he said.
He urged the Senate to concur with the House and for President Bola Tinubu to assent to it without delay when passed by the two chambers of the National Assembly.
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‘We believe that this amendment will significantly contribute to the improvement of security and safety in Nigeria’, he said.
Source: News Agency of Nigeria