In line with the vision and policy of inclusivity of the current leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, held a crucial meeting on Wednesday with the committee of former Inspectors-General of Police (IGPs) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Olumuyiwa Adejobi.
According to the statement, “the meeting fostered an in-depth exchange of ideas, highlighting the profound insights from past IGPs, who shared valuable experiences arising from their tenure and the evolution of policing methods.”
The statement further explained that the meeting aimed to facilitate a meaningful dialogue for the purpose of fortifying the foundation of effective policing in Nigeria.
IGP Egbetokun acknowledged the invaluable contributions of the former IGPs, who he described as doyens of policing, emphasizing that their tenures had laid solid foundations for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). He noted that each former IGP played a pivotal role in reforming the NPF to bring it in line with global standards.
The statement also revealed that the former IGPs seized the opportunity to address and share their experiences with members of the Force management team, Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs), Commissioners of Police (CPs), and other senior officers working within the Force Headquarters.
The former IGPs present at the meeting included 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.)
