IGP OLATUNJI DISU DECLARES OPEN STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP RETREAT FOR DIGs AND AIGs TO DRIVE POLICE REFORM
Abuja, FCT | March 24, 2026
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has officially declared open an Executive Leadership Retreat for the top echelon of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), marking a major step in the ongoing institutional reform of the Force.
The two-day retreat, which brings together Deputy Inspectors-General (DIGs) and Assistant Inspectors-General (AIGs), is being hosted by the Police Reform Secretariat in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja.
Speaking during the session, Olu Ogunsakin, Head of the Police Reform Secretariat and Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), highlighted key achievements under the Supporting Police Accountability and Transformation (SPAT) programme. The initiative, funded by the UNDP and the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), has recorded significant milestones aimed at repositioning the Force.
Among the notable reforms unveiled are a fully revised national recruit curriculum—the first of its kind since 1968—and a modern, rights-based framework outlined in the newly gazetted Nigeria Police Regulations 2025. These measures are expected to enhance professionalism, accountability, and operational effectiveness within the Force.
In his remarks, IGP Disu emphasized that the retreat represents a cornerstone of his reform agenda, focused on delivering sustainable and positive change. He charged the senior officers to demonstrate visionary leadership, uphold accountability, and inspire public confidence in policing across the country.
He further stressed that the true measure of success from the retreat would be reflected in improved operational efficiency, discipline, and strict adherence to human rights across all police commands nationwide.
The retreat features technical sessions on evidence-based budgeting, community policing strategies, and digital transformation, underscoring the NPF’s commitment to becoming a more people-oriented institution that prioritizes the rule of law and transparent operational procedures.
As the retreat continues through March 25, the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed its appreciation to the UNDP and other international partners for their continued support in strengthening Nigeria’s policing system.
The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, noted that the initiative reflects the NPF’s resolve to build a modern, accountable, and service-driven police institution.