The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved N100 billion—subject to President Bola Tinubu’s final ratification—for the rehabilitation of training institutions for the police and other security agencies across Nigeria.
The approval followed the presentation of an assessment report by an ad-hoc committee chaired by Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State, which revealed that most security training facilities nationwide are in severe disrepair.
At its 154th meeting held virtually on Wednesday, NEC also approved N2.6 billion for consultancy services related to the rehabilitation project.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, who chaired the meeting, reaffirmed government’s resolve to overhaul the facilities, describing functional training institutions as essential to national security. He also urged state governments to ensure that their economic reforms deliver visible improvements in the lives of Nigerians.
“Our task is not to admire problems, but to solve them… Today’s agenda speaks to our shared responsibility to build a nation where reforms translate into results,” Shettima said.
Polio Eradication: Progress and Concerns
The NEC also received an update from its Ad-Hoc Committee on Polio Eradication chaired by the Governor of Gombe State.
Council noted progress in reducing the circulating variant poliovirus type 2 (cVPV2), with 73 cases recorded as of Week 47—a 39% drop from 119 cases in 2024. Kano and Katsina achieved significant declines of 94% and 88%, respectively.
However, new detections were reported in Gombe, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Nasarawa, and Zamfara, prompting calls for intensified action.
The first phase of the integrated Measles–Rubella, HPV, and Polio vaccination campaign showed strong coverage, with over 80% of planned settlements reached and high pass rates in LQAS assessments.
A new round of nOPV2 vaccination will begin in December in two blocs covering 21 northern states.
NEC urged deputy governors to convene taskforce meetings ahead of the campaign and mandated collaboration with security agencies to ensure safe access to hard-to-reach areas.
Domestic Gas Supply: Council Endorses N185bn Debt Settlement
The Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, briefed the Council on persistent gas supply constraints, attributing them partly to outstanding debts owed to gas producers for supplies to the power sector.
Producers currently claim $1 billion in cumulative debts dating back to 2011, with ₦185 billion of verified naira-denominated obligations already validated by NNPC Gas Marketing Ltd and the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission.
President Tinubu had earlier approved the settlement of the ₦185 billion validated debt through future oil and gas royalty deductions.
NEC endorsed the President’s approval, commending the effort as vital for stabilising domestic gas supply, particularly for power generation.
Financial Updates
The Accountant-General of the Federation presented account balances as at November 2025:
- Excess Crude Account: $525,823.39
- Stabilization Account: N71,647,494,101.12
- Natural Resources Development Fund: N79,252,769,532.35
The meeting was convened by the Office of the Vice President on December 3, 2025.