Internet personality Isaac Fayose has urged the Nigerian government to involve international experts, particularly from the United Kingdom, in the development of the country’s long-anticipated state police system.
His call comes amid ongoing efforts by the federal government to address Nigeria’s persistent security challenges.
The remarks were reported on Thursday, March 5, 2026, by Daily Post News, highlighting Fayose’s position that learning from countries with established regional policing structures is essential for the success of the initiative.
Fayose emphasized that countries like the UK, which have decades of experience operating state and local law enforcement systems, could provide valuable insights into creating an effective policing model. “They have regional and state police even at the local government level. Their experience could guide us in avoiding the common pitfalls that new systems often face,” he said in a Facebook statement.
The call comes shortly after Acting Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu inaugurated a Committee on State Policing on Wednesday. According to Disu, the committee is tasked with developing operational frameworks, staffing plans, and logistical arrangements necessary for establishing functional state police units.
The initiative is part of President Bola Tinubu’s broader effort to strengthen community-based policing in response to the country’s decade-long security crisis.
Fayose also stressed the importance of a fair and consistent remuneration structure for officers in the proposed state police.
He warned that inadequate compensation could undermine cooperation and discipline, particularly in states facing financial difficulties. “Some states are struggling to pay their workers, with salaries as low as N70,000,” he noted. “If the state police officers are not paid properly, the system will fail before it even begins.”
Highlighting the potential benefits of state policing, Fayose expressed appreciation for the federal government’s efforts. “I want to thank the Nigerian government, especially President Bola Tinubu, for finally moving forward with the state police,” he said. “Learning from international best practices will help Nigeria establish a system that is both effective and sustainable.”