FG to Transform Police Stations into Digital Connectivity Hubs Under Project BRIDGE

Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government has unveiled plans to transform police stations across Nigeria into digital connectivity hubs under Project BRIDGE, a landmark initiative aimed at leveraging broadband infrastructure and digital technology to modernise policing and enhance national security.

The initiative forms part of a strategic partnership between the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), designed to improve connectivity, intelligence sharing, and operational efficiency within the Nigeria Police Force.

Speaking on the project, the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, said the programme would integrate police stations into the country’s expanding broadband network, enabling them to function as digital points of presence within the national fibre infrastructure.

Under the plan, police facilities across the country will be connected to high-speed internet services, allowing for seamless communication, improved data management, and the deployment of advanced digital tools to support law enforcement operations.

The initiative is being implemented through Project BRIDGE, the Federal Government’s ambitious programme to expand Nigeria’s fibre-optic network from approximately 30,000 kilometres to 120,000 kilometres, with the goal of extending broadband access to all 774 local government areas.

Officials say the digital transformation of police stations will support real-time intelligence sharing, electronic case management, digital evidence storage, and enhanced coordination among security agencies. It is also expected to strengthen emergency response capabilities and improve crime prevention efforts nationwide.

As part of the modernisation drive, authorities are exploring the deployment of artificial intelligence-powered solutions capable of assisting officers with statement recording, case documentation, and information processing in multiple local languages.

The government also plans to develop a comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS) database that will map police facilities across the country and monitor their connectivity status, helping to improve resource allocation and operational planning.

Stakeholders believe the initiative could mark a significant turning point in Nigeria’s policing system by reducing reliance on manual processes and equipping law enforcement agencies with the digital infrastructure needed to address evolving security challenges.

The project aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s broader digital transformation agenda and is expected to become one of the most extensive technology upgrades undertaken by the Nigeria Police Force in recent years.

Once fully implemented, the initiative is expected to enhance efficiency, strengthen public safety, and position Nigeria’s police service to operate more effectively in an increasingly digital world.

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