The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has renewed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to major institutional reforms while engaging international development partners and diplomatic missions in Abuja.
At a high-level stakeholders’ dialogue held at the Force Headquarters in collaboration with the Police Reform Secretariat, representatives from organisations such as the United Nations Development Programme, UN Women, and several foreign diplomatic missions, including those of the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, and Slovakia, took part.
Speaking at the event, the IG said the Force is working toward building “a modern, professional, intelligence-led and accountable institution rooted in the rule of law, respect for human rights and community partnership.”
He explained that the reform programme is designed to reposition the Nigeria Police Force into a more technology-driven and citizen-focused organisation capable of addressing evolving security challenges.
He also emphasized that “The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to transparency, professionalism, discipline and measurable reforms that align with global best practices while addressing Nigeria’s unique security realities.”
The Head of the Police Reform Secretariat, Professor Olu Ogunsakin, also highlighted key areas of the reform agenda, including legal and policy changes, election security, leadership development, oversight mechanisms, and community trust-building efforts.
He stressed that sustained cooperation with international partners is essential for strengthening institutional capacity and ensuring the success of ongoing police reforms.
The engagement forms part of broader efforts to deepen reforms within the Nigeria Police Force and improve public trust through strategic partnerships and better service delivery.
