Osun State to launch Security Trust Fund April 9 amid calls for state policing
OSHOGBO, NIGERIA (NPA) — March 23, 2026 — The much-anticipated launch of the Osun State Security Trust Fund, aimed at strengthening business, security, and safety in the Nigeria’s southwestern state, will take place on April 9, 2026.
According to information from the state government, investors and businesses thrive where peace and stability are assured, and security remains the foundation of economic growth.
Governor Ademola Adeleke, in preparation for the launch, emphasised that the state is deliberately reinforcing its security architecture to attract investment, protect lives and property, and drive sustainable prosperity for its people.
The Osun State Security Trust Fund is a public-private initiative designed to support security agencies with resources needed to keep the state safe. It will provide equipment, operational support, infrastructure, and strategic interventions.
The launch comes at a time when the creation of state police dominates national security discussions, following perceived shortcomings of centralised policing in addressing pressing challenges such as terrorism and banditry in the north, and the spillover effects of kidnappings and agitations in the south.
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