RismadarVoice Reporters
March 25, 2026
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has declared open a two-day Executive Leadership Retreat for senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force as part of ongoing efforts to drive institutional reforms.
The retreat, which brings together Deputy Inspectors-General (DIGs) and Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs), is being held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, under the coordination of the Police Reform Secretariat in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Speaking at the opening, IGP Disu described the retreat as a critical component of his reform agenda, stressing the need for visionary leadership, accountability, and professionalism at the highest levels of the Force.
He noted that the success of the engagement would be measured by improvements in operational efficiency, discipline, and respect for human rights across police commands nationwide.
In his presentation, the Head of the Police Reform Secretariat and Director General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Professor Olu Ogunsakin, highlighted key achievements under the Supporting Police Accountability and Transformation (SPAT) programme.
The programme, funded by the UNDP and the German Federal Foreign Office, has delivered major reforms awaiting implementation, including a revised national police recruit curriculum, the first since 1968 and the newly gazetted Nigeria Police Regulations 2025, which provide a modern, rights-based policing framework.
The retreat features sessions on evidence-based budgeting, community policing strategies, and digital transformation, all aimed at strengthening the Force’s capacity and improving service delivery.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed its commitment to building a more professional, accountable, and people-oriented institution, while also expressing appreciation to international partners for their continued support in advancing police reforms.
