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Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has emphasised the need for identity tracking as key role in combating crime.
L-R: Matthew Ibadi, Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, OVATION Boss, Dele Momodu; AIG Zone 2, AIG Adegoke Fayoade and President ((NAOSNP) Mr. Oki Samson during the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) National Security Conference/ Awards 2024 With a theme: “Connecting the Dot Between Identity Tracking and National Security” at the Ballroom Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
The Minister stated this on Wednesday at the National Security Conference and awards with the theme ‘Connecting the Dot Between Identity Tracking and National Security’ in Lagos.
Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim
Aligning to her commitment in identity tracking system, the Minister played a leading role in almost completing the National Data Fusion Center, which is essentially a central hub that collects and analyzes identity data to improve national security threat detection.
What this means:
In essence, the National Data Fusion Center is designed to integrate identity data by collecting and combing various identity data sources to create a comprehensive picture.
While enhance national threat detection use integrated data to identify potential security threats and prevent them.
The ultimate goal of this project is to position Nigeria as a global leader in identity-based security.
She said as someone deeply invested in the safety and security of our nation, she has spent considerable time reflecting on how best to address Nigeria’s complex security challenges,
“The more I engage with experts, our police force, and other stakeholders, the clearer it becomes that identity tracking is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal. It is not just about knowing who is in our country; it is about building a system where every identity is securely accounted for, and reducing opportunities for crime,”
Appointed in August 2023 as the Minister of State for Police Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, a distinguished international professional with over two decades of expertise spanning the public, private, and development sectors, has a wealth of experience in conflict management, human capital development, peace building, and national security.
She has no doubt established herself as an administrator par excellence.
Well read and well learned, Sulaiman-Ibrahim obtained is a B.Sc in Sociology holder from the University of Abuja.
She is reputed have earned two Master’s degrees; an MBA and an MA in Management – both from Webster University, St. Louis (London Campus) at the young age of 21.
Reflecting her dedication to continuous professional growth and barefaced love for education, the honorable minister is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree in Security and Strategic Studies at the Nigeria Defence Academy.
In addition to her academic achievements, she co-founded and serves as the President of the BumbleeBee Civic Initiative (formerly The Beehive Initiative), a platform dedicated to mentoring politically inclined women and promoting grassroots civic awareness.
Her public service record is equally impressive and worthy of emulation. As Special Assistant on Strategic Communication and Partnerships to the Minister of State for Education (August 2019 to December 2020), she led the development of the innovative Alternate School Programme, securing Federal Executive Council (FEC) approval for its implementation.
She later served as Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), where she significantly improved national efforts to combat human trafficking and address irregular migration.
She has also served as Federal Commissioner and CEO of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants, and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI).
In this role, she launched the “Project 5s” initiative, a comprehensive program aimed at addressing the pressing challenges faced by vulnerable populations in Nigeria.
As a politician, strategist, and award-winning leader, Imaan has garnered recognition for her work in national security, conflict resolution, and human capital development.
On July 27, 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed her as the Minister of State for Police Affairs, making her the first female to hold this position.
Her glorious stewardship so far is summed in the below lines, which she self-delivered; “Over the past year, we have made strategic investments in surveillance technologies, drones, and communication systems to boost real-time information gathering and response capabilities.
We have also introduced ICT applications such as the RescueMe App and e-CMR (electronic Central Motor Registry) to enhance our epolicing strategy.
These platforms have improved efficiency and productivity across our operations.”Our efforts extend beyond technology; we are committed to community engagement as a fundamental aspect of our security strategy.
We have held numerous townhall meetings nationwide to foster grassroots understanding of security dynamics and develop community-specific solutions.
We have also strengthened our partnership with the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), resulting in better intelligence sharing and collaboration.
“In addition, we are developing a National Policing Policy to enhance the operational capabilities of the NPF and ensure more responsive and responsible policing. We have also launched the NPF Gender Policy to improve the gender balance within the force, and I am proud to announce that our advocacy has led to the inclusion of a female officer in the force’s leadership team.”
