The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has approved ₦100 billion for the rehabilitation of training institutions belonging to the Nigeria Police and other security agencies.
The approval is subject to the final ratification of President Bola Tinubu.
During its 154th virtual meeting on Wednesday, the Council also approved ₦2.6 billion for consultancy services related to the rehabilitation project.
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The decision follows a proposal made by Tinubu at the 152nd NEC meeting in October to overhaul training facilities across security agencies nationwide.
The allocation was based on recommendations by an ad hoc committee led by Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, who reported that most of the institutions assessed were in a deteriorating state, necessitating urgent intervention.
Shettima urged the governors of all 36 states to ensure that ongoing economic reforms translate into clear, measurable improvements in the lives of Nigerians.
He stressed that “the era of policy without results must give way to governance defined by tangible outcomes across communities”, adding that all tiers of government must prioritise execution over rhetoric.
According to him, the shared responsibility of the government is to build a nation where reforms deliver results “felt in markets, schools, clinics and farms across our federation.”
The meeting also deliberated on critical issues affecting the energy sector and public health.
The Minister of State for Petroleum (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, provided an update on domestic gas pricing and availability.
The Council approved the settlement of ₦185 billion in validated outstanding debts owed to gas producers for supplies made to the power sector.
This aligns with Tinubu’s earlier directive to clear the debts through future oil and gas royalty deductions, aimed at stabilising and improving domestic gas supply.
Gas producers’ cumulative debt claims for supplies dating back to 2011 amount to $1 billion for dollar-denominated obligations and ₦185 billion for validated naira-denominated claims about $127.9 million as of December 2025.
The Council also noted significant progress in polio eradication efforts, recording a 39% decline in circulating variant poliovirus type 2 (cVPV2) cases this year—73 cases, compared with 119 in 2024.
Kano and Katsina States reported dramatic declines of 94% and 88%, respectively.
However, new cases in Gombe, Kebbi, Sokoto, Jigawa, Nasarawa, and Zamfara underscore the need for intensified surveillance and vaccination.
A fresh round of nOPV2 vaccination campaigns is scheduled for December across 21 northern states.
NEC urged state governments to work closely with security agencies to ensure safe access for vaccination teams, particularly in insecure or hard-to-reach communities.
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The Accountant-General of the Federation reported that the Excess Crude Account held a balance of $525,823.
He added that the Stabilisation Account contained ₦71.65bn, while the Natural Resources Development Account had a balance of ₦79.25bn.
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