The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has declared open- the Executive Leadership Retreat, organized by The Police Reform Secretariat, in partnership with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), for top ranking officers of The Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
In his opening remarks, IGP Disu emphasised that the retreat is a cornerstone of his policy, focused on sustainable and positive reform, while reminding the senior officers that leadership at their level must be defined by vision, accountability, and the ability to inspire public confidence.
Disu who laid emphasis on the attainment of a genuine success in this engagement, identified visible progress in operational efficiency, discipline, and adherence to human rights throughout all police commands across the nation as blueprints for success.
Also speaking at the session, Head of the Police Reform Secretariat and Director General of the National Institute for Policy Studies (NIPS) Professor Olu Ogunsakin, highlighted the significant strides made through the Supporting Police Accountability and Transformation (SPAT) Programme, funded by the UNDP and the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO).
Professor Ogunsakin unveiled several transformative achievements currently awaiting implementation, including a fully revised national recruit curriculum—the first since 1968—and a modern, rights-based framework set out in the newly gazetted Nigeria Police Regulations 2025.
The retreat will feature technical sessions on evidence-based budgeting, community policing strategies, and digital transformation.
The discussions underscore the NPF’s commitment to becoming a people-oriented institution that prioritises the rule of law and transparent operational protocols.
As the retreat continues through March 25th, the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its appreciation to the UNDP and international partners for their support in strengthening Nigeria’s policing ecosystem.
The two-day programme held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, is a gathering of Deputy Inspectors-General (DIGs) and Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs) marks a significant milestone in the ongoing institutional transformation of the Force.
