IGP Egbetokun Hosts Historic Meeting with Former Inspectors-General of Police to Discuss Policing Reforms

IGP Egbetokun Hosts Historic Meeting with Former Inspectors-General of Police to Discuss Policing Reforms

Abuja – October 16, 2024

In a move aimed at reinforcing the foundation of effective policing in Nigeria, Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM, hosted a landmark meeting with a committee of former Inspectors-General of Police at the IGP’s Smart Conference Hall, Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja. This gathering, part of the IGP's policy of inclusivity, brought together the past and present leaders of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to discuss groundbreaking policies and reforms.

The former IGPs in attendance included notable figures such as IGP Aliyu Attah, GCON, NPM, mni (Rtd); IGP Sunday Ehindero, CFR, NPM, fwc (Rtd); IGP Mike Okiro, CFR, NPM, mni (Rtd); IGP Mohammed Abubakar, CFR, NPM, mni (Rtd); and the 21st Inspector-General of Police, IGP Alkali Baba Usman, psc+, NPM, fdc (Rtd). The meeting provided a platform for meaningful dialogue, as these former leaders shared their wealth of experience and insights gained during their tenures in office, offering valuable perspectives on the evolution of policing in Nigeria.

IGP Egbetokun expressed deep appreciation for the contributions of the past IGPs, acknowledging them as pillars of Nigerian policing whose leadership helped shape the force into what it is today. He commended them for laying solid foundations that have enabled the NPF to make strides toward becoming a globally competitive and effective law enforcement body. "Each past IGP has played a pivotal role in reforming the Nigeria Police Force to match up with its peers across the globe," Egbetokun remarked.

The former IGPs also seized the opportunity to engage with the Force management team, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), Commissioners of Police (CPs), and other senior officers stationed at Force Headquarters. Their exchanges focused on providing strategic insights to guide current leaders in furthering the reforms and improving operational efficiency within the force.

The meeting is seen as a significant step toward strengthening the Nigeria Police Force by leveraging the knowledge and experience of its past leaders to inform current practices, policies, and reforms. It underscores IGP Egbetokun’s commitment to fostering a collaborative approach to policing, aimed at enhancing security across the nation.

The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated that the meeting reaffirms the IGP’s determination to build on the successes of previous administrations and to implement innovative reforms that will bolster the NPF's capacity to effectively address Nigeria's evolving security challenges.

ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, fCAI

Force Public Relations Officer

Force Headquarters, Abuja

October 16, 2024