The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has engaged international development partners and diplomatic missions in a fresh push to strengthen ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Police Force.
In a post on its Facebook page on Wednesday, the Force disclosed that the strategic dialogue held on Tuesday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, and brought together representatives of the United Nations Development Programme, UN Women, the British High Commission, and the governments of Germany, Spain and Slovakia, alongside other stakeholders committed to policing reforms in Nigeria.
The engagement was organised in collaboration with the Police Reform Secretariat as part of efforts to drive comprehensive institutional reforms across the Force.
Speaking during the meeting, the IGP reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to building a modern, professional, intelligence-led and accountable institution rooted in the rule of law, respect for human rights and community partnership.
Disu noted that the reform agenda is focused on transforming the Force into a technology-driven and citizen-focused institution capable of effectively addressing contemporary security challenges.
Also speaking, the Head of the Police Reform Secretariat, Prof. Olu Ogunsakin, highlighted key pillars of the reform programme, including legal and policy reforms, election security management, leadership development, stakeholder engagement, oversight systems and community trust-building initiatives.
He stressed the importance of international collaboration in supporting sustainable policing reforms and strengthening institutional capacity within the Nigeria Police Force.
The police leadership reiterated its commitment to transparency, professionalism, discipline and measurable reforms aligned with global best practices while addressing Nigeria’s unique security realities.
